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RV59 FLG

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,282 mi
Last recorded133,282 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 FLG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 133,282 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 125,572 miles

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

Offside Front shock corroded

rear excel corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2021 114,589 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 114,589 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 110,245 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 103,575 miles

Both rear handbrake cable deteriorated and in poor condition

Front brake discs in slightly poor condition

Nearside front track rod end ball joint gaiter slightly deteriorated

Offside front lower suspension arm ball joint gaiter slightly deteriorated

Offside front lower suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriorated

Rear axle corroded

Slight play in nearside front strut top mount

Pass 20 Oct 2018 99,417 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 92,018 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 85,384 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 85,384 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre exhaust clamp missing

Pass 23 Oct 2015 76,542 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Oct 2015 76,542 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2014 69,390 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 69,390 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 62,425 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rear box poor condition

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Nov 2012 50,103 miles

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

Slight binding o/s/r wheel / brake

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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RV59 FLG is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RV59 FLG, 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 RV59 FLG registered?

RV59 FLG is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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