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RO59 XGT

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,943 mi
Last recorded83,943 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 83,943 miles

Nearside Front wing damage

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2025 83,943 miles

Nearside Front wing damage

Rear axle beam corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached 2 strut pinch bolts to hub loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 82,937 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 81,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

rear susspension crossmember slightly corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2023 81,165 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear susspension crossmember slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2022 76,626 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 75,341 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 75,341 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 73,351 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 70,857 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 68,312 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 59,436 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 59,436 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 53,403 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

nail in offside front tyre

Fail 27 Feb 2016 53,403 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust system deteriorated

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2015 48,069 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2014 39,921 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 28,580 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres worn to 3mm tread.

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 XGT is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XGT, 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 XGT registered?

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

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