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RV59 YYX

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

91,227 mi
Last recorded91,227 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 YYX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 91,227 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 82,702 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

rear silencer outer skin rusted

Pass 4 Jan 2024 74,861 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle corroded

Various underbody components corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2023 69,777 miles

Both front suspension arm bushes are starting to split

Front shock absorber top washers are corroded

Rear axle is corroded

front exhaust joint is damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2022 63,616 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 58,215 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 53,932 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2019 48,236 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 48,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2018 45,737 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 43,988 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 43,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 42,350 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 39,884 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 37,299 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 34,237 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 33,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear lamp slightly damaged

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 YYX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 YYX, 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 YYX registered?

RV59 YYX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is RV59 YYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV59 YYX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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