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FL59 RNU

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

110,513 mi
Last recorded110,513 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 RNU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 110,513 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 110,500 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 104,576 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 93,303 miles

age related corrosion to all chassis suspension and braking system

Pass 19 Jan 2023 88,938 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 88,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 84,847 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 79,975 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

rear axle corroded but not excessive

Fail 29 Jan 2021 79,974 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

rear axle corroded but not excessive

Pass 28 Jan 2020 75,776 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear shocker casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 44,043 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust box corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2018 41,505 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 39,020 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2016 35,099 miles

Evidence of coolant leak on radiator

Front brake application slightly uneven

Nearside Rear brake grabbing slightly

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Jul 2016 35,099 miles

Evidence of coolant leak on radiator

Front brake application slightly uneven

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake grabbing slightly

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jun 2015 31,531 miles

rear exhaust box getting weak

Pass 1 Jul 2014 28,995 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 23,153 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 20,713 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)

front wipers starting to smear on screen

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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FL59 RNU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FL59 RNU, 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 FL59 RNU registered?

FL59 RNU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is FL59 RNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL59 RNU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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