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RV59 MYC

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,470 mi
Last recorded130,470 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 MYC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 130,470 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 130,469 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 116,871 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 115,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

head lamps faded

rear axel rusty

Pass 21 Feb 2023 110,433 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 105,843 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 105,831 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 95,335 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bump stop (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp slightly insecure

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2021 95,335 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bump stop (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp slightly insecure

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2020 80,888 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50 15 ~2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 80,887 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50 15 ~2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 62,472 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 48,521 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 48,520 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2017 41,444 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroding and delaminating

Fail 31 Aug 2017 41,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre out of shape. (4.1.E.1)

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)

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

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroding and delaminating

Pass 27 Aug 2016 30,732 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 28,112 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 22,777 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 16,744 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 10,150 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 MYC is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MYC, 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 MYC registered?

RV59 MYC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 September 2009.

Is RV59 MYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV59 MYC shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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