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RK59 XZL

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

52,371 mi
Last recorded52,371 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK59 XZL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 52,371 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 48,296 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2022 46,250 miles

Emergency tyre sealant has Expired (05/2013)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Beam Axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 43,267 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 41,746 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 40,764 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front exhaust clamp corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2018 38,179 miles

o/s/f tyre worn smooth inner edge

Fail 31 Aug 2018 38,179 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn smooth inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2017 35,856 miles

GENERAL CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

O/S/F TYRE BALD INNER EDGE

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED THROUGH OUTER SKIN

Fail 15 Aug 2017 35,856 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

GENERAL CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

O/S/F TYRE BALD INNER EDGE

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED THROUGH OUTER SKIN

Pass 18 Aug 2016 33,959 miles

both front wheels slightly binding on

o/s/r wheel slightly binding on

rear exhaust box rusty/corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2015 31,837 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 26,906 miles

Corrosion on exhaust rear box. (still serviceable).

Pass 27 Aug 2013 22,264 miles

rear silencer coroided but not leaking.

Fail 27 Aug 2013 22,262 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

rear silencer coroided but not leaking.

Pass 29 Aug 2012 17,043 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 XZL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XZL, 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 XZL registered?

RK59 XZL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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The MOT history for RK59 XZL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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