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RE59 XTJ

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

76,483 mi
Last recorded76,483 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 XTJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 76,483 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake outer cables deteriorating

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 73,966 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake outer cables deteriorating

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 73,906 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake outer cables deteriorating

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 71,687 miles

Minor chips to windscreen

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Parking brake outer cables in poor condition

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 71,686 miles

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

Minor chips to windscreen

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Parking brake outer cables in poor condition

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 68,543 miles

Minor chips to windscreen

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

Offside Parking brake outer cable in poor condition

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension beam axel corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 68,534 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Minor chips to windscreen

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

Offside Parking brake outer cable in poor condition

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension beam axel corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 63,581 miles

Minor chips to windscreen

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Silencer in poor condition

Pass 16 Oct 2020 60,241 miles

Minor chips to windscreen

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Silencer in poor condition

Pass 24 Oct 2019 57,950 miles

Minor chips to windscreen

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Silencer in poor condition

Fail 24 Oct 2019 57,950 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Minor chips to windscreen

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Silencer in poor condition

Pass 24 Oct 2018 52,760 miles

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

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

Minor chips to windscreen

Rear silencer in poor condition

Reduced effort recorded at O/S parking brake

Pass 23 Oct 2017 48,895 miles

Bonnet support broken

Exhaust system in poor condition

Front tyres smooth and worn almost to cords on inner edges

Pass 26 Oct 2016 44,424 miles

Minor chips to windscreen

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 26 Oct 2016 44,424 miles

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

Minor chips to windscreen

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 12 Nov 2014 34,437 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 18 Nov 2013 28,966 miles

Rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 14 Nov 2013 28,964 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 15 Nov 2012 23,580 miles

Nearside inner driveshaft gaitor damp

Slight distortion to nearside front inner wheel rim

Surface corrosion to exhaust and rear silencer outer skin compromised

Fail 14 Nov 2012 23,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyre tread constructions failing

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside inner driveshaft gaitor damp

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

Slight distortion to nearside front inner wheel rim

Stone damage to treads

Surface corrosion to exhaust and rear silencer outer skin compromised

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 XTJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RE59 XTJ, 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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RE59 XTJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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