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RF59 DKL

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,408 mi
Last recorded109,408 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF59 DKL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 109,408 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2026 109,349 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 103,155 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose slight blow (8.1.1 (b) (i))

front coil springs corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2024 93,938 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2023 84,930 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2023 84,929 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 71,001 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 71,001 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 66,790 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 60,499 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 54,529 miles

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

Front smearing

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 23 Jan 2018 51,670 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 42,842 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 42,805 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Fail 30 Dec 2016 42,786 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 33,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin starting to corrode/separate

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Dec 2015 33,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin starting to corrode/separate

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 24,414 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 24,414 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 15,038 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 9,251 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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RF59 DKL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RF59 DKL, 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 RF59 DKL registered?

RF59 DKL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is RF59 DKL safe to buy?

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