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RJ59 UYP

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,601 mi
Last recorded68,601 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 UYP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 68,601 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front suspension leg top cups starting to corrode

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess also slight drag (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 68,586 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front suspension leg top cups starting to corrode

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess also slight drag (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 65,850 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 63,903 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perishing /cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Oct 2022 61,740 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 60,203 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 59,150 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating

Front brake discs in poor condition / warped

Offside rear handbrake cable in slight poor condition

Fail 28 Jan 2021 59,150 miles

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

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

Brake bind on offside rear when wheel turned by hand

Exhaust system deteriorating

Front brake discs in poor condition / warped

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit - 2mm

Offside rear handbrake cable in slight poor condition

Pass 14 Jan 2020 58,419 miles

Exhaust rear silencer / joint deteriorating

Front brake discs in slight poor condition on inner face

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit - 2.5mm

Slight brake bind on offside rear

Pass 8 Jan 2019 55,655 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Offside rear handbrake cable in slight poor condition

Rear tyres starting to wear on edges and starting to perish

Pass 19 Dec 2017 53,051 miles

Exhaust joints/clamps corroded

Front wiper blades deteriorating

Radiator leaking

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 8 Dec 2016 50,609 miles

Coolant weep from radiator

Exhaust system & clamps corroding

Front brake discs in slight poor condition

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin in poor condition

Pass 22 Dec 2015 46,753 miles

rear exhaust in slightly poor condition

slight coolant weep from radiator

Pass 23 Dec 2014 44,329 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Bind on nearside rear when wheel rotated by hand

Both front tyre valves deteriorated

Coolant residue on radiator

Exhaust rear silencer and joint deteriorating

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2014 41,952 miles

Exhaust rear silencer + joint deteriorating

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 31,765 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front brake discs in slight poor condition

front brake pads worn slightly thin

front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

rear exhaust silencer outer skin just starting to corrode

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 UYP is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 UYP, 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

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What year was RJ59 UYP registered?

RJ59 UYP is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is RJ59 UYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ59 UYP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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