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RV59 ZPK

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,344 mi
Last recorded86,344 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 ZPK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 86,344 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 86,304 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both upper (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2026 86,214 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2025 78,504 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))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 71,379 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 68,090 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 60,622 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 56,955 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 48,122 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 37,786 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 37,786 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 33,933 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 22,384 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 21,256 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 15,349 miles

nearside front and rear tyres perishing

Pass 8 Aug 2014 12,086 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 8,345 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 5,114 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 ZPK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZPK, 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 ZPK registered?

RV59 ZPK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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