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RV59 UPM

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

91,150 mi
Last recorded91,150 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 UPM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 91,150 miles

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

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

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

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

rear bumper damaged

Fail 5 Nov 2025 91,150 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear bumper damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2024 81,452 miles

3rd stop lamp part inop

n/s/f tyre sidewall deeply damaged areas x 2

parking brake cables casings split

rear brakes binding

rear coil springs corroded

rear indicators faded

rear screenwash inop

rear susp subframe heavily corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2023 79,502 miles

centre exhaust corroded/perforated

n/s/f strut weeping

parking brake cables casings split

rear brakes slight binding

rear subframe heavily corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2022 79,353 miles

n/s/f strut leaking

rear subframe corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2021 79,146 miles

3rd stop lamp part inop

rear lower coil springs heavily corroded

rear parking brake cables casings split

rear subframe heavily corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2020 77,677 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 76,026 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 74,880 miles

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2017 64,780 miles

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)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 54,881 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 46,632 miles

exhaust system rusty and rear silencer deterioated

rear subframe slightly rusty

Pass 20 Aug 2014 37,871 miles

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 30 Aug 2013 29,535 miles

2 x child seats fitted in rear of car not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

Exhaust rear silencer slightly corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2012 20,612 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 UPM is a 2009 Ford Ka in White 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 UPM, 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 UPM registered?

RV59 UPM is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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