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MV59 RCO

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,471 mi
Last recorded72,471 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV59 RCO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 72,471 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 67,735 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 67,735 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 63,093 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 56,162 miles

both rear tyres out of shape

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2017 56,149 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

both rear tyres out of shape

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2016 49,597 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres on 3mm

both front tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2015 43,154 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 37,004 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 31,433 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 28,450 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 28,450 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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MV59 RCO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MV59 RCO, 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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What year was MV59 RCO registered?

MV59 RCO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is MV59 RCO safe to buy?

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