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CE59 VTY

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,328 mi
Last recorded115,328 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 115,328 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective NS & OS clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured NS & OS (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2026 115,263 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective NS & OS clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured NS & OS (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 109,457 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 105,122 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 105,122 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 105,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Rear wiper blade worn

Fail 10 May 2024 105,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 10 Nov 2021 100,410 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

nearside and offside front strut top caps corroded

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 3 Nov 2021 100,408 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure flexi detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle spring locating area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

nearside and offside front strut top caps corroded

rear exhaust box corroded outer casing

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 3 Nov 2020 96,012 miles

corrosion to rear axle spring mounting area nearside / offside

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

rear exhaust box corroded outer casing

Pass 30 Oct 2019 89,029 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 89,024 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2018 78,489 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside / offside (5.3.2 (b))

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

nearside / offside front strut top caps corroded

rear axle corroded nearside / offside spring pans

rear exhaust box corroded outer casing

Fail 12 Oct 2018 78,488 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside / offside (5.3.2 (b))

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

nearside / offside front strut top caps corroded

rear axle corroded nearside / offside spring pans

rear exhaust box corroded outer casing

Pass 6 Oct 2017 66,939 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil ns / os (2.7.3)

Front ns / os cups on top of strut

Front wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear corrosion on silencer box

Rear corrosion on rear axle each end

Fail 6 Oct 2017 66,939 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil ns / os (2.7.3)

Front ns / os cups on top of strut

Front wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear corrosion on silencer box

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear corrosion on rear axle each end

Pass 11 Oct 2016 55,592 miles

Nearside Rear silencer box corroded +slight leak +clamp missing

Fail 11 Oct 2016 55,592 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear silencer box corroded +slight leak +clamp missing

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 42,094 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 29,657 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 23,102 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 16,355 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 VTY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VTY, 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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CE59 VTY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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