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RV59 VCJ

2009 Ford Ka

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

145,181 mi
Last recorded145,181 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 VCJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 145,181 miles

Coolant leak coolant leak nearside engine also coolant staining visable water pump area offside ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear one of support brackets broken for hand brake cable brocken (advise rectification

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush signs of deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear slight tightness noticed at wheel when turned by hand (advise investigation

Oil leak, but not excessive offside/rear off engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion nearside and offside lower cups mounts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

cluitch fluid resivoir pot mount bracket damaged (cable tied up

Fail 23 Jan 2024 145,181 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts to cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coolant leak coolant leak nearside engine also coolant staining visable water pump area offside ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear one of support brackets broken for hand brake cable brocken (advise rectification

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush signs of deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear slight tightness noticed at wheel when turned by hand (advise investigation

Oil leak, but not excessive offside/rear off engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion nearside and offside lower cups mounts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

cluitch fluid resivoir pot mount bracket damaged (cable tied up

Pass 3 Sep 2022 133,661 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone 'rear' mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable support broken

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone 'rear' mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

clutch fluid reservoir damaged

Fail 2 Sep 2022 133,633 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone 'rear' mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable support broken

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone 'rear' mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

clutch fluid reservoir damaged

Pass 31 Aug 2021 123,219 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 116,430 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 99,963 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 99,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 84,597 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 82,121 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 79,741 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 77,094 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 66,519 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 49,345 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 VCJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VCJ, 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 VCJ registered?

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

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