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CA59 CHZ

2009 Ford Ka

Yellow Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

134,218 mi
Last recorded134,218 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA59 CHZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 134,218 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 126,963 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 123,733 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 120,282 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres are close to wear limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2020 120,281 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres are close to wear limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 106,888 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 106,888 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake lever had no reserve travel, now adjusted. (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb now working, after closing bonnet. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 94,660 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test excessive amount of air fresheners hung on the rear view mirror. ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroding, build up of rust on faces. (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 94,660 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test excessive amount of air fresheners hung on the rear view mirror. ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroding, build up of rust on faces. (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 80,328 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 80,328 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 66,091 miles

body damage to nsr 1/4

Fail 17 Dec 2015 66,090 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement handbrake (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

body damage to nsr 1/4

Fail 31 Dec 2014 52,257 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both washer jets are faulty, still spraying water but will require attention.

Pass 31 Dec 2014 52,257 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both washer jets are faulty, still spraying water but will require attention.

Pass 2 Jan 2014 36,674 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 24,228 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 24,228 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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CA59 CHZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CA59 CHZ, 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 CA59 CHZ registered?

CA59 CHZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is CA59 CHZ safe to buy?

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