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MA59 RVF

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

103,632 mi
Last recorded103,632 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA59 RVF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 103,632 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 102,359 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 102,359 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 101,235 miles

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

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2022 98,828 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 98,828 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 94,845 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2021 94,842 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 92,432 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 88,587 miles

Front Brake disc lipped and rusty on edges

Nearside Front wing mirror loose

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 88,586 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc lipped and rusty on edges

Nearside Front wing mirror loose

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 76,769 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 76,691 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wipers parking in driver's view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175-65-14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175-65-14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 64,014 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 64,014 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 54,564 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 175-65-14 (4.1.E.1)

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2016 54,564 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 175-65-14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 45,110 miles

Rear back box corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2015 45,076 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175-65-14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175-65-14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear back box corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2014 35,946 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 30,350 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 25,966 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 25,966 miles

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

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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MA59 RVF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 MA59 RVF, 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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MA59 RVF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 October 2009.

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