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RO59 XKP

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

105,698 mi
Last recorded105,698 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 105,698 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 97,286 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 83,169 miles

Rear underseal on rear chassis and suspension components

Pass 19 Oct 2021 79,928 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from joint, clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 75,219 miles

both rear handbrake mounting brackets corroded

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2019 64,694 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 64,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 59,110 miles

Dash lights glow

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Wipers smear

n/s headlamp slightly loose - still secure

o/s/r shock upper bush worn

Pass 25 Mar 2017 53,264 miles

Dash lights faintly illuminated

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear silencer corroded

Some bind to o/s/r brake - needs attention

Pass 9 Apr 2016 44,804 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished

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

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wipers smear

Pass 20 Apr 2015 38,266 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 38,166 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 33,515 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 30,675 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 30,675 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 XKP is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 XKP, 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 XKP registered?

RO59 XKP is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 November 2009.

Is RO59 XKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO59 XKP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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