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RJ59 WHM

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,012 mi
Last recorded95,012 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2022 95,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 82,616 miles

Both Rear Shock Upper Bushes Worn

Engine Damp With Oil

Front Wipers Smeary

Handbrake Lever Long Travel

Nearside Front Shock Damp

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking Brake Efficiency Just Meet Requirements - Adjustment Required

Rear Suspension Components Corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2020 75,468 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 64,390 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner brake discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe flexi slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate fading (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 64,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to inner cords 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner brake discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe flexi slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate fading (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 54,839 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 54,839 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 46,242 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 44,133 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 42,346 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 42,346 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2013 37,535 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2012 33,427 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 WHM is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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