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MA59 RVR

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

79,089 mi
Last recorded79,089 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA59 RVR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 79,089 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x2 nsf osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 nsf osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 75,135 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 osf nsf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 72,012 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 71,996 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 65,068 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/sn/s (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floors ,chassis rails steering and suspension components front and rear subframes starting to corrode

Fail 23 Jun 2021 65,067 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear mirror (3.3 (c))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/sn/s (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floors ,chassis rails steering and suspension components front and rear subframes starting to corrode

Pass 30 Jun 2020 59,420 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

floor panels, sub frames, steering, and suspension, components, are all starting to deteriorate.

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Jul 2019 53,658 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 52,815 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 48,892 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 44,671 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2016 40,896 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2016 40,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 37,329 miles

exhaust rear box corroded (outer skin )

offside front tyre small cracks at outer edge of tread to side wall

Pass 5 Apr 2014 32,824 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 28,934 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 25,362 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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MA59 RVR is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MA59 RVR, 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 RVR is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 October 2009.

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