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CE59 ZNC

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,600 mi
Last recorded91,600 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE59 ZNC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 91,600 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 87,102 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 80,699 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 80,699 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not seated correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 74,230 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 15 Oct 2021 66,491 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 66,443 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 62,630 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 62,630 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 58,551 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 58,550 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 55,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel has slight restricted movement

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 52,077 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 52,076 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 49,719 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 49,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 47,028 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 39,604 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 30,417 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 22,200 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 ZNC is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZNC, 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 ZNC registered?

CE59 ZNC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is CE59 ZNC safe to buy?

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