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FP58 RKO

2009 Ford Ka

Red Diesel 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

108,421 mi
Last recorded108,421 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP58 RKO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 108,421 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive borderline (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 104,164 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 99,336 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 95,008 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear no reverse light

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front drive's door handle a bit awkward open

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle. round the spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 95,006 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit of 1.12 1/m (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to the back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear no reverse light

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front drive's door handle a bit awkward open

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle. round the spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 90,480 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 83,635 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 76,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 69,927 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 63,762 miles

both rear shock absorbers are corroded.

Pass 26 Nov 2016 57,395 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 50,852 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front tyre sidewalls cracking

Nearside Front tyre wearing on both edges

Offside Front tyre sidewalls cracking

Offside Front tyre wearing on both edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust back box slightly corroded, but not blowing

Fail 27 Nov 2015 50,852 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front tyre sidewalls cracking

Nearside Front tyre wearing on both edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre sidewalls cracking

Offside Front tyre wearing on both edges

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust back box slightly corroded, but not blowing

Pass 26 Nov 2014 43,683 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 37,400 miles

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

small split in nearside wiper blade

Pass 8 Dec 2012 31,314 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2011 24,565 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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FP58 RKO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 FP58 RKO, 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 FP58 RKO registered?

FP58 RKO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 January 2009.

Is FP58 RKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP58 RKO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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