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OY59 RXA

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,808 mi
Last recorded91,808 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 RXA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 91,808 miles

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

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

surface corrosion front shockers,springs,rear axle,mountings,front subframe mounts,sump

Pass 13 Jan 2025 85,509 miles

FRONT EXHUAST BRACKET BROKEN

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HEAVILY WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Fail 9 Jan 2025 85,455 miles

Emissions unable to be completed EXHAUST LEAK (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR JOINT & FRONT JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

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

FRONT EXHUAST BRACKET BROKEN

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HEAVILY WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 15 Jan 2024 77,248 miles

surface corrosion front subframe,sump,rear axle

Pass 25 Feb 2023 70,911 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edges

surface corrosion rear axle,sump,front subframe

Fail 24 Feb 2023 70,911 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

front tyres wearing on inside edges

surface corrosion rear axle,sump,front subframe

Pass 25 Feb 2022 67,041 miles

surface corrosion rear axle,front subframe,shockers,sump

Pass 17 Feb 2021 64,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing. 175/65r14. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust back box very corroded.

Fail 16 Feb 2021 64,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing. 175/65r14. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust back box very corroded.

Pass 27 Feb 2020 63,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 6 yrs old 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 27 Feb 2020 63,750 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 6 yrs old 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2019 61,633 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 3 Apr 2018 58,736 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded (back box)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.06 mm scrubbed outer egde (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.30 mm scrubbed outer egde (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 47,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust clamp worn (7.1.2)

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

front registration plate worn

Fail 29 Mar 2017 47,111 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and ball joint has play (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust clamp worn (7.1.2)

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

front registration plate worn

Pass 18 Apr 2016 37,736 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front number plate delaminating

Pass 22 Sep 2014 24,341 miles

Offside front,Nearside front and Nearside rear tyres all have 3mm tread remaining. Offside rear tyre has 4mm tread remaining. All tyres starting to perish. 175/65R14

Pass 16 Sep 2013 19,685 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 15,099 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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OY59 RXA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OY59 RXA, 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 OY59 RXA registered?

OY59 RXA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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