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RK59 YHA

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

84,496 mi
Last recorded84,496 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 84,496 miles

Coolant leak stains around radiator ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

coolant level on minimum

Pass 22 Nov 2024 79,441 miles

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

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

coolant stains around radiator

Fail 16 Nov 2024 79,433 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth on outer edge

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened turned red (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

coolant stains around radiator

Offside Front Outer Brake pad broken

Pass 25 Nov 2023 77,440 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2023 77,378 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 76,313 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear axle beam corroded

front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Pass 8 Dec 2021 72,150 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 65,397 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 65,397 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 62,958 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted Both rear on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 61,359 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 61,359 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Position light (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 59,479 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2016 54,315 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim damaged

Offside Rear tyre perished

rear exhaust box & clamp corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2015 50,728 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 47,765 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 40,639 miles

rear exhaust outter skin corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2013 40,636 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust outter skin corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2012 29,168 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 YHA is a 2009 Ford Ka in White 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 YHA, 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 YHA registered?

RK59 YHA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 October 2009.

Is RK59 YHA safe to buy?

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