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RK59 XZV

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

24,372 mi
Last recorded24,372 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK59 XZV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 24,372 miles

General corrosion on rear axle, rear springs, and rest of underside components.

Rear Exhaust box corroded through outer skin.

Fail 2 Sep 2025 24,372 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Split around the circumference of the tyre on the inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General corrosion on rear axle, rear springs, and rest of underside components.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust box corroded through outer skin.

Pass 16 Aug 2024 21,486 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2024 21,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2023 19,623 miles

Nearside front tyre heavily perished

Nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2022 18,724 miles

Rear Exhaust Corroded

Both Rear Tyres Perished

Nearside Front Tyre Perished

Pass 19 Aug 2021 18,090 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre split/ perishing outer edge

both rear tyres perished

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 17 Aug 2020 17,685 miles

Both Rear Tyres Perished

Rear Exhaust Box Corroding

Tyre obviously under inflated Front And Rear (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 16,984 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded and blowing slightly

both rear tyres perishing on inner sidewall

Fail 23 Aug 2019 16,984 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded and blowing slightly

both rear tyres perishing on inner sidewall

Pass 8 Aug 2018 16,072 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Mar 2017 14,392 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded and slight blow

Pass 15 Feb 2016 12,271 miles

child seat

Pass 24 Nov 2014 10,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 8,175 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 5,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XZV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red 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 XZV, 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 XZV registered?

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

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