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RO59 OVH

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,244 mi
Last recorded79,244 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 OVH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 79,244 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 74,540 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 74,540 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 69,441 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 64,384 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 60,283 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 54,825 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 53,000 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 50,757 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 49,757 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 49,740 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 44,960 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 44,960 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 37,934 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 37,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 31,779 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 26,554 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 22,328 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 OVH is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 OVH, 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 OVH registered?

RO59 OVH is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 September 2009.

Is RO59 OVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO59 OVH shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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