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RJ59 LXS

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,926 mi
Last recorded111,926 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 LXS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 111,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust corroded

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 103,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust corroded

Rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2024 98,091 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust box skin corroded

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside - Rear Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 94,252 miles

Rear exhaust box skin corroded

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside - Rear Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 94,200 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust box skin corroded

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside - Rear Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 91,608 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 89,423 miles

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

Rear exhaust box skin corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2019 86,818 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 70,066 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

some corrosion rear exhaust box

Fail 20 Aug 2018 70,066 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

some corrosion rear exhaust box

Pass 14 Sep 2017 55,817 miles

Coolant leak ()

coolant low

Fail 13 Sep 2017 55,817 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Coolant leak ()

coolant low

Pass 16 Sep 2016 47,088 miles

Exhaust showing signs of corrosion.

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 47,088 miles

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

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

Exhaust showing signs of corrosion.

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 35,130 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracking in between tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2014 24,760 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 24,760 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 18,541 miles

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm,edges worn ,cut in outer side wall and perishing of tread

offside front tyre worn to 3mm,edges worn and perishing of tread

Pass 13 Nov 2012 14,204 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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RJ59 LXS is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RJ59 LXS, 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 RJ59 LXS registered?

RJ59 LXS is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 November 2009.

Is RJ59 LXS safe to buy?

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