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RJ59 VCE

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,847 mi
Last recorded98,847 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 VCE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 98,847 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 95,975 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 95,975 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 92,640 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 92,638 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 89,548 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 87,429 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 81,224 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box corroded blowing very slightly (advice) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 72,304 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box getting corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2018 61,508 miles

Rear exhaust box getting corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2017 51,584 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 51,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 43,201 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 38,206 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 32,487 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 26,873 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 20,459 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 VCE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 VCE, 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 VCE registered?

RJ59 VCE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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