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RV59 XCX

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,208 mi
Last recorded80,208 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2021 80,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 78,497 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 78,461 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 74,272 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 68,828 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 64,822 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 56,578 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 49,811 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 49,811 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 44,651 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system rusty

Fail 10 Dec 2014 44,651 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system rusty

n/s/r tyre has deep cut through to cord

Fail 27 Nov 2013 35,984 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear exhaust box corroded

both front shock absorber top support plates corroded

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 27 Nov 2013 35,984 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

both front shock absorber top support plates corroded

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 16 Nov 2012 25,171 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 25,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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 XCX 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 60%.

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 XCX, 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 XCX registered?

RV59 XCX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 November 2009.

Is RV59 XCX safe to buy?

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