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RF58 ONX

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,847 mi
Last recorded80,847 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF58 ONX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 80,847 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s Top Retaining Washers and Nuts Very Rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both o/s and n/s Lower Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bump Stop Detached

Rear Axle and Brake Shoe Mounting Plate Corroding

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view High up on edge of wiper sweep (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 80,845 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Mounting Corroded and Not Attached (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

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

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s Top Retaining Washers and Nuts Very Rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both o/s and n/s Lower Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bump Stop Detached

Rear Axle and Brake Shoe Mounting Plate Corroding

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view High up on edge of wiper sweep (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 77,623 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Coil spring corroded Font and Rear, Both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Front Mounting Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s Retaining Washer and Nut Very Rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s Lower Arm Rear Bush Deteriorating (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bump Stop Detached

Rear Axle Rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2023 74,771 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bump Stop Detached

Rear Wiper Defective

Fail 31 Oct 2023 74,770 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bump Stop Detached

Rear Wiper Defective

Pass 1 Nov 2022 72,057 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge, Cracking and perishing 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge, cracking and perishing 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Bump top Detached

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wiper Deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2021 69,680 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 69,679 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 66,628 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 66,620 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 60,702 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 60,702 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from incorrect fitting joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front mirror cracked

Pass 1 Dec 2017 59,731 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 14 Dec 2016 56,457 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 53,141 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 42,647 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 42,612 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 32,062 miles

nsf tyre getting worn on edges

Pass 5 Jan 2013 25,775 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 20,416 miles

advise front pads low discs slightly lipped

advise n/s/r tyre on the tread wear markers

advise o/s/r tyre worn on the edges and on the tread wear markers on the centre 3/4

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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RF58 ONX 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 75%.

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 RF58 ONX, 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 RF58 ONX registered?

RF58 ONX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 January 2009.

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