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RV59 FMD

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,890 mi
Last recorded94,890 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 94,890 miles

Rear Axle Corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2025 89,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175//65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Axle Corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 31 Jul 2024 81,951 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 81,951 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 81,772 miles

Exhaust system insecure front pipe flexy requires new clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect leaking (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside - outside (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect leaking (5.3.2 (d))

vehicle underside , rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 26 May 2023 73,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 67,579 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 63,017 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 63,012 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 59,281 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 53,708 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2018 48,458 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 42,020 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 35,885 miles

Rear exhaust box outer poor

Pass 4 Mar 2015 30,929 miles

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)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 25,067 miles

ns wiper

rear exhaust poor

Pass 6 Mar 2013 18,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 12,833 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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RV59 FMD is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RV59 FMD, 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 FMD registered?

RV59 FMD is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 September 2009.

Is RV59 FMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV59 FMD shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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