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RJ59 LYS

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,583 mi
Last recorded22,583 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2025 22,583 miles

Rear box corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2024 21,049 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 18,804 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 2 Sep 2022 15,201 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 12,629 miles

Brake Fluid Looks Like Contaminated.

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 11,282 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 9,198 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Stone chip in front number plate (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 5,970 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 2,826 miles

Vehicle damaged all down the Nearside.

Pass 27 Oct 2015 2,813 miles

body damage n/s

Pass 13 Nov 2014 2,492 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 2,144 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 1,774 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 LYS is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RJ59 LYS?

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What year was RJ59 LYS registered?

RJ59 LYS is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is RJ59 LYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ59 LYS shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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