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CE59 YZN

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,484 mi
Last recorded114,484 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2023 114,484 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 105,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 100,743 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on inside edge

Rear exhaust silencer casing deteriorated

corrosion to rear axle beam but not seriously weakened

little reserve travel on handbrake

Fail 28 Jan 2021 100,743 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on inside edge

Rear exhaust silencer casing deteriorated

corrosion to rear axle beam but not seriously weakened

little reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 29 Jul 2019 90,015 miles

exhaust rear silencer outer casing peeling/corroded

surface corrosion to rear axle beam but not seriously weakened

Fail 29 Jul 2019 90,015 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust rear silencer outer casing peeling/corroded

surface corrosion to rear axle beam but not seriously weakened

Pass 31 Jul 2018 82,883 miles

Rear exhaust silencer casing deteriorated

surface corrosion to rear axle beam

Pass 27 Jul 2017 75,417 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorating

handbrake cable outer casing corroding

Pass 1 Aug 2016 67,326 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 67,324 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 60,774 miles

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

rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 29 Oct 2015 60,705 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 28 Oct 2014 56,210 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 45,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 34,028 miles

n/s wiper blade split slightly

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 YZN is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YZN, 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 YZN registered?

CE59 YZN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 November 2009.

Is CE59 YZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE59 YZN shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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