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RK59 YCE

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,425 mi
Last recorded105,425 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 105,425 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 105,425 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 105,341 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 90,866 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 8 Aug 2023 85,875 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 85,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake pads anti rattle shims incorrectly fitted

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 76,714 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 66,421 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust very rusty in places.

Pass 20 Aug 2020 46,581 miles

exhaust system weak corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear springs and dampers corroded both sides

Fail 20 Aug 2020 46,581 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear springs and dampers corroded both sides

exhaust system weak corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2019 43,919 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust weak and corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2018 40,371 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded weak

n/ o/s rear tyres pershed

Fail 14 Sep 2018 40,371 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded weak

n/ o/s rear tyres pershed

Pass 18 Aug 2017 35,170 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust corroded

n/s o/s front tyres worn edges

rear tyres perished n/s o/s

Pass 3 Sep 2016 27,891 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded

under cover fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2015 21,561 miles

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 17 Sep 2014 16,531 miles

n/s/ rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Sep 2013 12,064 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs rusty inner edges

Pass 27 Sep 2012 8,240 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 YCE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RK59 YCE, 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 YCE registered?

RK59 YCE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 October 2009.

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