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EF59 RPX

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,905 mi
Last recorded72,905 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 72,905 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust front pipe support bracket corroded through

Fail 21 Jan 2020 72,905 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust front pipe support bracket corroded through

Pass 2 Feb 2019 68,668 miles

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2019 68,647 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure Damaged (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens broken/internals deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Broken lens, pattern not affected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2018 62,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also perished and BALD inner edge very close to cord exposure (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp lens broken BUT image still present and correct

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and weeping slightly

Fail 27 Jan 2018 62,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also perished and BALD inner edge very close to cord exposure (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp lens broken BUT image still present and correct

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and weeping slightly

Pass 28 Jan 2017 57,096 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front HEADLAMP COVER BROKEN BUT PATTERN VISIBLE AND ADJUUTED FOR MOT REQUIREMENTS

Fail 28 Jan 2017 57,096 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front HEADLAMP COVER BROKEN BUT PATTERN VISIBLE AND ADJUUTED FOR MOT REQUIREMENTS

Offside Headlamp insecure Resecure and adjust aim (1.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 51,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge. 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2016 51,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge. 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 43,642 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 31 Jan 2015 43,642 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 34,468 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 24,797 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 RPX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EF59 RPX, 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 RPX registered?

EF59 RPX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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