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RO59 OSW

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,181 mi
Last recorded78,181 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 OSW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 78,181 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 78,181 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 75,306 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 66,621 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 66,621 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 56,215 miles

Exhaust rear section corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2017 47,111 miles

exhaust rear section corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2016 39,888 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 32,950 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear box corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2014 25,779 miles

rear exhaust tail pipe , outter skin corroding , not blowing

Pass 20 Sep 2013 17,675 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 11,567 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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RO59 OSW is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OSW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO59 OSW registered?

RO59 OSW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is RO59 OSW safe to buy?

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