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CE59 KNZ

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

34,282 mi
Last recorded34,282 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE59 KNZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 34,282 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2024 34,260 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axle under spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2023 34,031 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust section getting weak

Pass 7 Dec 2022 33,038 miles

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))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2022 33,009 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2021 32,011 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 32,011 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and rear clamps corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 31,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective full of condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

all front to rear pipes not visable

rear axle corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2020 31,316 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective full of condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

all front to rear pipes not visable

rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2019 29,927 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight cracking within tyre tread

Nearside Inner cv boot has slight leak

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

exhaust back box has slight leak

Pass 20 Jun 2018 28,661 miles

Rear wiper blade

Pass 2 Jun 2017 27,697 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2016 25,417 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 21,130 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 27,635 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 13,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front windscreen wipers split at ends

Pass 23 Aug 2012 9,670 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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CE59 KNZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CE59 KNZ, 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 KNZ registered?

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

Is CE59 KNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE59 KNZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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