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RO59 TUU

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,196 mi
Last recorded83,196 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 TUU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 83,196 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 81,176 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 78,474 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 75,997 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin peeling.

Pass 5 Apr 2022 71,215 miles

Exhaust silencer/backbox outer skin corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened offside front upper and nearside front upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 71,215 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low nearside front (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside front wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer/backbox outer skin corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened offside front upper and nearside front upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 64,639 miles

Exhaust backbox/silencer outer skin corroded

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 59,674 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 55,789 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 55,789 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 51,203 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 47,974 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 43,978 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 38,240 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 32,382 miles

Exhaust (rear) corroded.

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

Pass 1 May 2012 22,591 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 TUU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TUU, 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 RO59 TUU registered?

RO59 TUU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is RO59 TUU safe to buy?

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