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CE59 VAF

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

118,199 mi
Last recorded118,199 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 118,199 miles

underside covered in underseal

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

sump corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2025 118,199 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

sump corroded

underside covered in underseal

Fail 16 Dec 2024 118,190 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sump corroded

underside covered in underseal

Pass 17 Jan 2024 114,307 miles

Coolant leak ()

whole body has been under sealed

Fail 17 Jan 2024 114,307 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

whole body has been under sealed

Pass 27 Feb 2023 112,101 miles

whole body has been undersealed

Pass 25 Mar 2022 111,560 miles

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 111,560 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 110,753 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 110,746 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust blowing at front flexi pipe and rear joint (8.2.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 99,746 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 86,883 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust is corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2018 86,883 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2017 73,079 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to make clear inspection of front inner pads but appear low (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

Fail 23 Jun 2017 73,079 miles

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

Both rear coil springs corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to make clear inspection of front inner pads but appear low (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

Pass 27 Jul 2016 57,786 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jun 2015 44,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2015 44,912 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2014 34,761 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 22,387 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 21,139 miles

N/S/F inner CV boot is slightly loose and expelling some grease.

N/S/F windscreen washer jet not working correctly.

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 VAF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VAF, 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 VAF registered?

CE59 VAF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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