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RV09 PFF

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,224 mi
Last recorded95,224 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 PFF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 95,224 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 95,223 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre perishing ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 88,209 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 88,209 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 84,991 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 81,021 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Strut top mount has play

Fail 31 Oct 2022 81,021 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel Very little effort on near side rear wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Strut top mount has play

Pass 22 Nov 2021 74,069 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 74,059 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Around flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Also rubber cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting close to legal limit 2.73mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting close to legal limit, 2.19mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 68,605 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust fouling chassis

Pass 29 Mar 2019 59,604 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 55,041 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 28 Mar 2018 55,041 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 1 Apr 2017 51,288 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 51,288 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 47,189 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2015 39,872 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 31 Mar 2014 31,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 27,366 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2012 20,242 miles

Rear silencer box heavily corroded

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 PFF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red 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 PFF, 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 PFF registered?

RV09 PFF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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