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RK59 XVC

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,552 mi
Last recorded106,552 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK59 XVC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 106,552 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 102,785 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 102,785 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 90,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 14 Oct 2023 90,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2022 78,759 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 71,093 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 71,065 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 68,416 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 64,581 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Lower arm bushes perishing but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Front Driveshaft seal seeping

Pass 31 Aug 2018 56,736 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away

Pass 26 Aug 2017 45,321 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 39,075 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 39,075 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 33,123 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 26,826 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 23,459 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 20,973 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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RK59 XVC is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RK59 XVC, 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 RK59 XVC registered?

RK59 XVC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 September 2009.

Is RK59 XVC safe to buy?

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