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CE59 RNN

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

99,492 mi
Last recorded99,492 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2025 99,492 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 91,056 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 80,338 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 74,045 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2020 72,575 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 72,573 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2019 69,163 miles

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

back box outer skin corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2019 69,163 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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))

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

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2018 61,469 miles

back box corroded

play in offside steering arm

Fail 24 Aug 2018 61,468 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/60r14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

back box corroded

offside front tyre close to legal limit

play in offside steering arm

Pass 9 Aug 2017 53,521 miles

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

back box corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2017 53,521 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

back box corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2016 45,351 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 22 Aug 2016 45,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 19 Aug 2015 34,819 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 34,819 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2014 21,506 miles

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 11 Jun 2013 13,498 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 11,114 miles

front brake pads 70 to 80% worn

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 RNN is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RNN, 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 RNN registered?

CE59 RNN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 September 2009.

Is CE59 RNN safe to buy?

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