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RO59 TVU

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,233 mi
Last recorded68,233 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 68,233 miles

Damage to nearside door and rear bumper

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective back box clamp corroded away but not leaking gases here also back box outer skin deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 64,755 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded and back box clamp missing but not leaking and gases

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 64,755 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded and back box clamp missing but not leaking and gases

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 56,410 miles

Exhaust clamp broken but not allowing exhaust gases to leak

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 47,375 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2017 39,684 miles

Back box outer skin corroded

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 34,724 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 29,240 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 24,246 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 19,145 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 19,145 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 TVU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TVU, 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 TVU registered?

RO59 TVU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 November 2009.

Is RO59 TVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO59 TVU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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