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RV59 MUB

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,947 mi
Last recorded73,947 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 73,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking around edge of the tread

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 73,849 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 73,849 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 73,383 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front headlight secured using tape

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

internet down, logged off using iphone tethered to computer

Fail 2 Apr 2024 73,383 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front headlight secured using tape

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

internet down, logged off using iphone tethered to computer

Pass 17 Apr 2023 73,300 miles

Advanced corrosion to rear axle.

Advanced corrosion to rear silencer.

Fail 17 Apr 2023 73,300 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Advanced corrosion to rear axle.

Advanced corrosion to rear silencer.

Coolant low when presented for test.

Pass 28 Apr 2022 72,291 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear beam has surface corrosion

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2020 71,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 70,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 65,993 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 63,007 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on exhaust backbox

Pass 28 Oct 2016 56,660 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

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

Offside Rear suspected wheel cylinder leaking oil

Fail 28 Oct 2016 56,660 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear suspected wheel cylinder leaking oil

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2015 49,918 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 43,102 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 34,825 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 26,368 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 MUB is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV59 MUB registered?

RV59 MUB is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 November 2009.

Is RV59 MUB safe to buy?

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