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CE59 VZN

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,095 mi
Last recorded72,095 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE59 VZN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 72,095 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 65,374 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 65,374 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2021 58,969 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 58,699 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 53,941 miles

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 23 Nov 2020 53,931 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 16 Dec 2019 51,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR MOST BUSH also slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR MOST BUSH also slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratch marks (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion rear axle spring mounting areas

front exhaust bracket broke

rear exhaust box corroded outer casing

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 4 Dec 2018 44,666 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside / offside ( rear most bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to rear axle spring mounting areas

front exhaust bracket corroded

rear exhaust box corroded outer casing

Pass 10 Oct 2017 35,189 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns /os ON LIMIT (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear corrosion on rear silencer box

Offside Front damage to headlamp

Fail 10 Oct 2017 35,189 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing ns /os (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing ns /os (4.2.A.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns /os ON LIMIT (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear corrosion on rear silencer box

Offside Front damage to headlamp

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 30,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wall perished

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2015 27,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5MM (4.1.E.1)

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Fail 22 Sep 2015 27,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Pass 24 Sep 2014 23,305 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 18,414 miles

n/s/f tyre has some damage to sidewall

Pass 21 Sep 2012 16,020 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 VZN is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VZN, 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 VZN registered?

CE59 VZN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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