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ND59 RJO

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,627 mi
Last recorded53,627 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND59 RJO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 53,627 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

water leak

Pass 13 Dec 2024 50,788 miles

water leak from thermostat housing

Pass 13 Dec 2023 47,629 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 47,629 miles

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

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

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))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 45,454 miles

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

hand brake little reserve travel

Pass 16 Dec 2021 43,160 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 43,160 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle coil spring support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle coil spring support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear hand brake cable slightly insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive sump seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 40,392 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2019 38,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 34,656 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 34,593 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 30,747 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 26,877 miles

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

Rear tyre treads cracking

Pass 1 Dec 2015 22,745 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 22,745 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 16,374 miles

Breather pipe split

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

Front discs slightly corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2013 13,572 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 10,831 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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ND59 RJO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ND59 RJO, 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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ND59 RJO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 December 2009.

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