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RV59 XDE

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

66,625 mi
Last recorded66,625 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 XDE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 66,625 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 64,874 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2024 64,874 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 60,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 56,726 miles

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

rear axle very rusty

Fail 19 Nov 2022 56,726 miles

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

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

rear axle very rusty

Pass 1 Dec 2021 53,094 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2020 48,172 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2020 48,172 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2019 44,134 miles

Minimum handbrake efficiency only just met

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 28 Nov 2019 44,134 miles

Headlamp aim too low o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Minimum handbrake efficiency only just met

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s & n/s (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s & n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2018 36,992 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust system corroded

front brake pads low

near side front shock weeping oil

Fail 30 Nov 2018 36,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust system corroded

front brake pads low

near side front shock weeping oil

Pass 5 Dec 2017 31,859 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 35,984 miles

EXHAUST RUSTED

ITEM REMOVED FROM DRIVERS VIEW PRIOR TO TEST

Pass 22 Dec 2014 26,490 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil level low

Pass 20 Nov 2013 9,214 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 3,109 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 XDE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XDE, 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 XDE registered?

RV59 XDE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is RV59 XDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV59 XDE shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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