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FG59 RTV

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

102,265 mi
Last recorded102,265 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 RTV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 102,265 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 102,263 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 96,355 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms , bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 96,353 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms , bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 94,812 miles

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

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2024 94,810 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 h at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2023 91,265 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 84,956 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 84,950 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating discs corroded (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake excessively binding both front (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished 175/65/14 h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 78,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 75,352 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 72,896 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 70,437 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases plus exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 64,388 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2016 54,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre tread low & worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre tread low & worn on inner edge

front brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Oct 2015 45,477 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2015 45,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/r14t (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear number plate insercure

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

child seat fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2014 35,123 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 22,069 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 22,065 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 9,415 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 9,415 miles

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

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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FG59 RTV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FG59 RTV, 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 FG59 RTV registered?

FG59 RTV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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