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FG59 RZN

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,261 mi
Last recorded78,261 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 RZN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 78,261 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear shock absorbers knocking

Fail 26 Jan 2023 78,261 miles

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

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 74,482 miles

Exhaust front mesh section broken.

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Fail 25 Jan 2022 74,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle beam coil spring support. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust front mesh section broken.

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle beam. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle beam. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring cup support. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 29 Jan 2021 72,842 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 70,485 miles

exhaust front pipe bracket corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

some corrosion to rear axle beam/spring mounts

Fail 3 Jul 2020 70,412 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure rear clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wiper insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

rear axle / rear spring seats corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2019 63,975 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2019 63,948 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 54,734 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear of exhaust in poor condition

Pass 15 Jul 2017 45,828 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 38,599 miles

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

both rear shockabsorbers worn

Pass 23 Jul 2015 33,686 miles

Rear exhaust weak,

Pass 30 Jul 2014 27,516 miles

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

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 16 Nov 2013 23,625 miles

n/s/front mirror damaged.

Pass 3 Nov 2012 18,081 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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FG59 RZN is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FG59 RZN, 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 RZN registered?

FG59 RZN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 November 2009.

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