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CA59 KMF

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

88,905 mi
Last recorded88,905 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA59 KMF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 88,905 miles

Front slight blow from front flexy

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 88,876 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2024 85,773 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 1 Feb 2023 83,227 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 80,665 miles

Offside Rear Slightly binding brake

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 78,236 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 76,731 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 63,377 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2018 63,377 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 88,593 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 39,844 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 20,189 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 19,094 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 10,821 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 10,393 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 8,919 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 KMF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 CA59 KMF, 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 KMF registered?

CA59 KMF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 December 2009.

Is CA59 KMF safe to buy?

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