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CE59 XUZ

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,670 mi
Last recorded89,670 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE59 XUZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 89,670 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2024 87,235 miles

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

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

rear axle is slightly corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2023 79,410 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear axle corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2022 76,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust system corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2021 76,148 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush nearside & offside (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

exhaust flexy loose

exhausy system corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2020 67,396 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded and spring cups

exhaust system corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2020 67,396 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded and spring cups

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside & offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 May 2019 55,984 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 86,471 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2017 49,096 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear wiper no blade

Pass 19 Aug 2016 44,572 miles

backbox corroded

osr wheel binding slightly

Pass 21 Aug 2015 39,021 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 33,305 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 26,128 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 18,976 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 18,933 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 XUZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XUZ, 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 XUZ registered?

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

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