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EF59 RCZ

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

95,416 mi
Last recorded95,416 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 RCZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 95,416 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 91,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

corrosion appearing around vehicle front and rear especially around rear axle beam and spring holders

Pass 16 Jan 2024 89,853 miles

Rear axle beam is quite badly corroded but deemed okay at time of test

Pass 18 Jan 2023 88,150 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 82,717 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 72,449 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 71,965 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush nearside rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush offside rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 63,152 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust bracket broken

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 11 Jul 2018 56,539 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 56,474 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2017 52,908 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 42,039 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 32,773 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 26,506 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear exhaust box skin corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2014 26,506 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box skin corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2013 22,951 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 18,936 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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EF59 RCZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EF59 RCZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF59 RCZ registered?

EF59 RCZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 December 2009.

Is EF59 RCZ safe to buy?

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