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RV09 KTX

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

66,905 mi
Last recorded66,905 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 KTX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 66,905 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 66,905 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 63,147 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 63,147 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 56,823 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2024 56,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 48,765 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 48,764 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases ' FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases scabby (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 47,300 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 47,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 45,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front & Rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 43,559 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front & Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust clamp deteriorated

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 41,847 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi & Tailbox (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Cross-member slightly corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside Slightly Feathering (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 40,174 miles

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

Rear Outer Nearside & Offside tyres slightly feathering

Tailbox deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2017 38,884 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 33,282 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 25,899 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

rear silencer corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2014 21,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 21,695 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 16,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jan 2014 16,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 11,578 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 10,353 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 9,228 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 KTX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KTX, 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 KTX registered?

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

Is RV09 KTX safe to buy?

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