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RV59 FMG

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,705 mi
Last recorded94,705 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 FMG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 94,705 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 14 May 2026 94,489 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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 10 May 2025 92,198 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 85,798 miles

vehicle underside and pipe work is coated in undersealer

Fail 14 May 2024 85,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

vehicle underside and pipe work is coated in undersealer

Pass 25 Sep 2023 84,030 miles

Nearside Rear shock corroded

all 4 coil springs corroded

exhaust poor condition

Fail 12 Sep 2023 84,019 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear shock corroded

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

all 4 coil springs corroded

exhaust poor condition

Pass 8 Sep 2022 83,694 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 78,311 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 66,897 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

center, rear exhaust system corroded, deteriorated

coil springs corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2020 66,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

center, rear exhaust system corroded, deteriorated

coil springs corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2019 61,625 miles

all four coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded deteriorated

Fail 30 Mar 2019 61,624 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

all four coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2018 55,144 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 12 Oct 2016 48,167 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 42,895 miles

Nearside rear parking brake requires attention

Nearside windscreen wiper smears slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 36,900 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 36,900 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 30,780 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre perished

Fail 27 Sep 2013 30,780 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre perished

Fail 2 Oct 2012 24,398 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 24,398 miles

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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RV59 FMG is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FMG, 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 FMG registered?

RV59 FMG is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 September 2009.

Is RV59 FMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV59 FMG shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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