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RV59 UPJ

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

81,401 mi
Last recorded81,401 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 81,401 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 80,834 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Light unit has condensation

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2023 79,394 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak Borderline ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Light unit has condensation

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Aug 2023 79,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak Borderline ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Light unit has condensation

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 77,342 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 75,651 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 74,364 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Condensation in lamp

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 71,957 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 66,356 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 61,443 miles

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

rear silencer deteriorated/corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2016 57,011 miles

Coolant leak ()

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)

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 23 Sep 2015 52,565 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 44,528 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 1 Oct 2013 36,009 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 27,229 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 UPJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 UPJ, 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 UPJ registered?

RV59 UPJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 October 2009.

Is RV59 UPJ safe to buy?

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