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AU59 RVW

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,763 mi
Last recorded103,763 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 RVW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 103,763 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 103,763 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake bind when rotated by hand

Pass 24 Jul 2019 95,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear sub frame corroding

Pass 18 Jul 2018 89,445 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 8 Jul 2017 85,437 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 81,992 miles

Front exhaust support broken but still well supported

Nearside Rear bump stop loose

Rear exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 81,992 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)

Front exhaust support broken but still well supported

Nearside Rear bump stop loose

Rear exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 78,724 miles

front brake discs corroded inner faces

front brake pads wearing

Fail 3 Sep 2014 68,184 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 68,184 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 51,799 miles

front brake discs partly corroded inner faces

Pass 30 Aug 2012 37,517 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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AU59 RVW is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU59 RVW, 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 RVW registered?

AU59 RVW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 September 2009.

Is AU59 RVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU59 RVW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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