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SL09 RXR

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,580 mi
Last recorded145,580 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 RXR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 145,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear rubber hanger split (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 145,569 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Front brake imbalance of 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear rubber hanger split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 141,492 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose At rear hanger (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads on front axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shocker casing heavily corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 141,478 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn At rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine At oil filter and housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose At rear hanger (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads on front axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shocker casing heavily corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 134,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 134,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn At rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn At rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 131,078 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 131,065 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2021 124,476 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement At rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement At rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded At lower end of the spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 119,092 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened At nearside & offside front(inner faces). (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement At rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspect engine sump porous.

Pass 29 Apr 2019 183,194 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

gearbox noisy when driving

Pass 27 Apr 2018 169,523 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 148,080 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 76,456 miles

n/s & o/s rear tyres inner sidewall cracking

Pass 9 Apr 2015 59,928 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 43,424 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 26,754 miles

engine breather hose at air filter housing cracked

Pass 24 Apr 2012 15,787 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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SL09 RXR is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SL09 RXR, 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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SL09 RXR is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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