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RO59 FGA

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,937 mi
Last recorded75,937 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 FGA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 75,937 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 75,934 miles

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

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 66,440 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 58,259 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear axle is showing signs of corrosion

Rear box casing is very corroded

Rear exhaust clamp has corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2021 58,259 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Rear axle is showing signs of corrosion

Rear box casing is very corroded

Rear exhaust clamp has corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2020 51,155 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 44,800 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 41,954 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened strut mounting retaining plates (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear silencer corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2018 41,954 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened strut mounting retaining plates (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2017 40,082 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened mount retaining cup (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened mount retaining cup (2.4.G.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2016 38,861 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened retaining cups corroded (both sides) (2.4.G.1)

Rear silencer corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 37,066 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 33,073 miles

Exhaust corroded

Slight oil leaks

Pass 28 Mar 2014 26,754 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 22,546 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 19,349 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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RO59 FGA is a 2009 Ford Ka in White 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 RO59 FGA, 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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RO59 FGA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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