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RJ58 TXV

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,882 mi
Last recorded102,882 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 TXV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 102,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear trailing arm/axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2023 95,989 miles

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

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2022 95,583 miles

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

Rear Axle / Beam Corroded But Not Excessively

Pass 12 Jan 2021 94,592 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 94,592 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2020 93,488 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 93,488 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 92,384 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f inner cv boot deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2018 84,094 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 84,090 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 31 Jan 2017 71,393 miles

Rear back box exhaust clamp missing

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

Fail 31 Jan 2017 71,393 miles

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

Rear back box exhaust clamp missing

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

Pass 2 Feb 2016 62,354 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 62,288 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 48,925 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion in rear exhaust box

Fail 3 Jan 2014 48,925 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion in rear exhaust box

Pass 5 Jan 2013 36,350 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 25,576 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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RJ58 TXV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RJ58 TXV, 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 RJ58 TXV registered?

RJ58 TXV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 January 2009.

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