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RJ59 ZXU

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,663 mi
Last recorded101,663 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 ZXU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 101,663 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 101,663 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 90,147 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 71,754 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 71,754 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 62,398 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 56,227 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust rusty

Pass 25 Jun 2018 49,170 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 41,684 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 35,709 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 33,027 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 28,270 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 28,270 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 23,360 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 21,514 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 21,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front wheel bead rim damaged

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 ZXU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZXU, 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 ZXU registered?

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

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