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RE59 XPB

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

83,026 mi
Last recorded83,026 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 XPB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 83,026 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 74,397 miles

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

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

warning light for parking fault on dash

Fail 3 Jun 2025 74,396 miles

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

warning light for parking fault on dash

Pass 25 Jun 2024 65,614 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

warning on for parking aid not working

Pass 26 Jun 2023 56,009 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Pass 9 May 2022 46,298 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 40,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

very damp around nearside front inner driveshaft area

Pass 12 May 2020 32,346 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 31,658 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 29,185 miles

exhaust tailbox rusty/deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2017 25,853 miles

Rear exhaust silencer getting poor rusty

Fail 20 Sep 2017 25,852 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear exhaust silencer getting poor rusty

Pass 29 Oct 2016 23,967 miles

Both front suspension top mounts getting rusty

Rear exhaust silencer getting poor rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2015 22,095 miles

Offside Front Slight play in strut top mounting.

Rear Tailbox corroded.

Pass 11 Oct 2014 20,044 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

wipers poor

Pass 17 Oct 2013 14,458 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 9,737 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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RE59 XPB 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 88.2%.

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 RE59 XPB, 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 RE59 XPB registered?

RE59 XPB is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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