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RV09 KPA

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,912 mi
Last recorded103,912 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 KPA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 103,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 103,912 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside rear suspension bump stop insecure.

Pass 8 Dec 2023 98,070 miles

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS CORRODED

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear BUMP STOP BROKEN OFF AND FLOATING AROUND IN SPRING

Fail 1 Dec 2023 98,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak RADIAGTOR ()

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS CORRODED

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear BUMP STOP BROKEN OFF AND FLOATING AROUND IN SPRING

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 91,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 91,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 89,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2021 89,362 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 88,323 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 86,489 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 81,720 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 78,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 78,560 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 74,317 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 69,109 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 69,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 65,376 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 56,148 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 43,218 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 28,816 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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RV09 KPA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 50,765 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RV09 KPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RV09 KPA registered?

RV09 KPA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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