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MT59 RHE

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

46,623 mi
Last recorded46,623 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT59 RHE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 46,623 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 46,598 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) osf steering rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective lock inoperative (won't seal ) (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 42,532 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 42,532 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 33,243 miles

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

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

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

back box outer skin corroded

suspension items corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2022 26,146 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 25,201 miles

Rear Exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 9 Nov 2020 23,318 miles

Rear Exhaust box outer casing excessively corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2019 21,059 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2018 18,927 miles

Rear Tyres cracking slightly

Pass 22 Nov 2017 16,640 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 16,640 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 12,913 miles

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

Front wiper blade rubbers split

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 11,443 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall scrubbed

Pass 25 Nov 2014 9,921 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall scrubbed

Pass 15 Nov 2013 8,462 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 6,790 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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MT59 RHE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red 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 MT59 RHE, 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 MT59 RHE registered?

MT59 RHE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 December 2009.

Is MT59 RHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT59 RHE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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