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RV59 VBM

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,379 mi
Last recorded43,379 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 43,379 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))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear axle corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2026 43,379 miles

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

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

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))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2025 42,196 miles

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 40,923 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 39,458 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 39,458 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 37,893 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 36,758 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 36,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 35,083 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 35,083 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2019 33,415 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on inner edge non repairable

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 31,612 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 29,664 miles

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

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

o/s/f n/s/f o/s/r tyres badly cracked

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2016 27,806 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall cracking

Pass 3 Sep 2015 25,816 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKING

Pass 3 Sep 2014 23,802 miles

osr tyre perishing

Fail 3 Sep 2013 21,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 21,861 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 19,657 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 VBM is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VBM, 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 VBM registered?

RV59 VBM is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 September 2009.

Is RV59 VBM safe to buy?

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