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RO59 XGN

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,151 mi
Last recorded105,151 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 105,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in tread pattern 195/50r15 82v (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear bump stop insrcure

rear silencer box outer skin corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2020 105,146 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side brake binding on unable to check wheel bearing (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in tread pattern 195/50r15 82v (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear bump stop insrcure

rear silencer box outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2019 92,107 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 81,947 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 71,423 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 61,995 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 57,928 miles

minor leak of exhaust gases from rear box

Fail 29 Sep 2015 57,928 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

minor leak of exhaust gases from rear box

Pass 2 Oct 2014 47,392 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 36,772 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 25,420 miles

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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 XGN is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver 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 XGN, 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 XGN registered?

RO59 XGN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is RO59 XGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO59 XGN 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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