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EF59 RGO

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,499 mi
Last recorded59,499 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 59,499 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 59,499 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 58,066 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 55,939 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 53,883 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 51,746 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 50,732 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 46,547 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 46,547 miles

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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 39,774 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 35,177 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 30,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked outer sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre outer sidewall cracked

Pass 21 Oct 2015 25,132 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nail in osr tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2014 19,937 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 17,281 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Nov 2012 13,872 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 RGO 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 EF59 RGO, 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 EF59 RGO registered?

EF59 RGO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 December 2009.

Is EF59 RGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF59 RGO 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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