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RF58 XTU

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,538 mi
Last recorded114,538 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF58 XTU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 114,538 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 107,394 miles

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

Front exhaust clamp missing

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 107,394 miles

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

Front exhaust clamp missing

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 100,272 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 100,272 miles

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

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))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear silencer clamp missing

Pass 2 Sep 2022 94,031 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop rubber fallen off

Fail 2 Sep 2022 94,031 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop rubber fallen off

Pass 3 Sep 2021 90,460 miles

Rear exhaust corroding

Fail 3 Sep 2021 90,460 miles

Rear exhaust corroding

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 85,937 miles

Clutch pedal operation getting abit squeeky, and feels abit stiff

Exhauat system getting abit corroded in places (esp rear silencer box)

Exhaust front end and rear end union clamps corroded and breaking away (Pipe NOT loose or insecure at time of test)

Rear service brake performances getting abit low

Pass 2 Sep 2019 83,545 miles

Appears to be slight clonking/creaking noise from O/S/F area when pulling away or braking

Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at N/S/F top suspension/spring mount bush area

Exhaust system getting corroded in places (esp rear silencer box), and front and rear union clamps getting corroded and starting to break (Pipe NOT insecure at time of test)

O/S/F w/blade starting to split

Rear axle beam/suspension arms getting abit corroded

Rear service brake performances getting abit low

Pass 7 Aug 2018 80,533 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2018 80,531 miles

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

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2017 72,902 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 15 Aug 2017 72,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2016 66,886 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2015 61,374 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges & close to legal limits

lower front panel insecure on nearside front

rear silencer corroded

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 11 Feb 2015 56,757 miles

rear exhaust box blistering

Pass 13 Feb 2014 52,732 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2014 52,732 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 41,017 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 41,017 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 28,800 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 28,800 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 XTU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XTU, 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 XTU registered?

RF58 XTU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 February 2009.

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