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RO59 WFV

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

103,629 mi
Last recorded103,629 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 WFV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 103,629 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 3 Feb 2025 101,635 miles

BOTH REAR HAND BRAKE CABLES BULGING /POOR CONDITION

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair ON LIMIT (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE CUT ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

OIL LEAKS

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened UPPER TOP MOUNT HAS LIFT ON LIMIT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 96,233 miles

all four coil springs corroded

both rear handbrake cables starting to bulge and deteriorate

oil leaks

rear beam axle corroded coil spring cups corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2024 96,223 miles

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

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

all four coil springs corroded

both rear handbrake cables starting to bulge and deteriorate

oil leaks

rear beam axle corroded coil spring cups corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2023 90,998 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front pad wear wire not connected to pad

Offside Front Upper top mount has lift

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 90,993 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier strap not bolted (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread lines (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread lines (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front pad wear wire not connected to pad

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper top mount has lift

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 86,164 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 80,981 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 80,976 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 76,179 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear wiper split

Slight blow from exhaust manifold

Pass 3 Aug 2018 67,603 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop insecure

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

Fail 28 Jul 2018 67,602 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear bump stop insecure

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 61,882 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 54,910 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 47,775 miles

rear exhaust needed

sump rusted and leaking

Pass 30 Jul 2014 40,870 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 32,493 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 32,493 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 25,256 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 WFV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WFV, 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 WFV registered?

RO59 WFV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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