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RB02 LOU

2019 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

57,735 mi
Last recorded57,735 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2019 Ford Ka21,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRB02 LOU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2019
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 57,735 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2026 57,118 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both side (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 51,584 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS front suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 51,584 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Axle assembly corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS front suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 41,404 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 51,157 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle assembly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 28,138 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 28,137 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 46,890 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 46,890 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NS and OS lower arm, rear bushes excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS and OS front blades torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Sub frame leg corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 18,840 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 38,010 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 37,155 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2021 37,155 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 34,463 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 31,068 miles

Exhaust tailbox outer skin corroded and holed

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 25,724 miles

Front mounting bracket broken,system is still adequately supported

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp broken

Rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 13 Jun 2018 25,722 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall,195/45vr16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front mounting bracket broken,system is still adequately supported

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside front tyre wearing on edges/perishing

Rear exhaust clamp broken

Rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 19 Jun 2017 21,513 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 21,502 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 20,463 miles

front exhaust bracket corroding

tail box corroding

Pass 10 Mar 2016 15,496 miles

both rear tyres perishing

rear exhaust corroded

rear wiper blade

Pass 3 Mar 2015 14,091 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 12,939 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 12,922 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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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RB02 LOU is a 2019 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2019 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 21,421 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 RB02 LOU, 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 7 years old, this Ford Ka is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RB02 LOU registered?

RB02 LOU is a 2019 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 November 2019.

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