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CE59 EJX

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,504 mi
Last recorded84,504 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE59 EJX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2023 84,504 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

Parking brake only just met requirements

Rear exhaust joint blowing slightly

Pass 13 Oct 2020 79,417 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 63,925 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))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 63,907 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

All tyres inflated for test

Engine oil leak

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

Nail in tyre Both rear tyres. ()

Object fouling coolant fan, removed.

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

Rear coil springs and axle mounts corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2018 52,516 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 49,828 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and neaside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 May 2017 49,828 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Axil (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and neaside (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust corrosion

Pass 11 May 2016 47,098 miles

exhaust tail box corroded

Fail 11 May 2016 47,098 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush and o/s/r (top bushes) (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and o/s/r 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2015 40,713 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 40,626 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 34,276 miles

o/s/r binding slightly

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 26,209 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r binding slightly

Fail 17 Sep 2012 26,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r binding slightly

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 EJX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CE59 EJX, 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 EJX registered?

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

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