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CE59 CLO

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

115,419 mi
Last recorded115,419 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE59 CLO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 115,419 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))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 115,416 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak before flexi pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Axle deformed and unserviceable rusty (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 106,458 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 106,434 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 98,824 miles

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

heavy corrosion on rear axle

Fail 19 Oct 2023 98,824 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

heavy corrosion on rear axle

Pass 3 Nov 2022 158,019 miles

Rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2021 96,812 miles

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

Progressive corrosion on rear axle

Fail 15 Mar 2021 96,810 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Progressive corrosion on rear axle

Pass 23 Mar 2020 94,293 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

heavy corrossion on rear axle and rear silencer

Fail 23 Mar 2020 94,293 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

heavy corrossion on rear axle and rear silencer

Pass 22 Mar 2019 92,279 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front tyres wearing on outer edges and close to limit

heavy corrossion on exhaust system

Fail 15 Mar 2019 92,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front tyres wearing on outer edges and close to limit

heavy corrossion on exhaust system

Pass 19 Mar 2018 90,209 miles

heavy corrossion on exhaust system and rear axle

Fail 15 Mar 2018 90,209 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and tail pipe (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

heavy corrossion on exhaust system and rear axle

Pass 17 Mar 2017 88,659 miles

child seat fitted

heavy corrossion on exhaust system and rear axle

oil leak from engine

Fail 17 Mar 2017 88,659 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s rear (3.7.B.6a)

child seat fitted

heavy corrossion on exhaust system and rear axle

oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Mar 2016 87,101 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 79,569 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 63,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 63,262 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2013 44,749 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 28,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

back box corroded

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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CE59 CLO is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 CE59 CLO, 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 CE59 CLO registered?

CE59 CLO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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