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RF58 XPS

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

94,855 mi
Last recorded94,855 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF58 XPS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 94,855 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 92,435 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 88,452 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 85,128 miles

Front Front windscreen scuttle panel corroded, not affecting vehicle structure.

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))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 80,531 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 80,531 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 77,227 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 77,224 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 72,380 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 72,380 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box clamp missing

Fail 13 Mar 2020 72,379 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box clamp missing

Pass 2 Apr 2019 63,292 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective front mount corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front strut retaining devices corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror hanger and dash cam obstructing drivers view of the road ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear silencer joint clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 63,292 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective front mount corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front strut retaining devices corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror hanger and dash cam obstructing drivers view of the road ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear silencer joint clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 55,675 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front wipers deteriorated

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 42,209 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 32,256 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 32,256 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 27,104 miles

rear exhaust outer skin coroded

Pass 24 Jun 2014 21,157 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2014 21,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2013 20,421 miles

Coolant leak.

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated/corroded.

Pass 5 Dec 2012 17,827 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 17,827 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 15,162 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 11,741 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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RF58 XPS is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 XPS, 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 XPS registered?

RF58 XPS is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 February 2009.

Is RF58 XPS safe to buy?

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