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AU59 RBY

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

186,475 mi
Last recorded186,475 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 RBY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 186,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake cable loose

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 183,157 miles

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

Nearside 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 25 Aug 2023 178,168 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 169,146 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 169,128 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 158,078 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 158,078 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 154,883 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 147,777 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 138,837 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 131,051 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 118,993 miles

Slight dampness on offside rear shock absorber.

Pass 1 Sep 2015 104,655 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 92,678 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 72,849 miles

Front tyres wearing low.

Pass 29 Aug 2012 56,519 miles

both rear tyres becoming perished on side walls

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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AU59 RBY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AU59 RBY, 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 AU59 RBY registered?

AU59 RBY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is AU59 RBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU59 RBY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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