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CE59 RYF

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

79,804 mi
Last recorded79,804 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 79,804 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 75,509 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 75,505 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 69,686 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2022 69,686 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 102,120 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 102,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 94,362 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 28,446 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 87,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 83,346 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 83,346 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 75,495 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 75,495 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 66,406 miles

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

exhaust system starting to corrode

Pass 21 Aug 2015 57,986 miles

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of an adult belt

exhaust system starting to rust

Fail 21 Aug 2015 57,986 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of an adult belt

exhaust system starting to rust

Pass 21 Aug 2014 35,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust system rusting

Pass 7 Aug 2013 39,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhust starting to rust

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 RYF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red 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 RYF, 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 RYF registered?

CE59 RYF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 September 2009.

Is CE59 RYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE59 RYF shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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