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CK09 CBU

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,894 mi
Last recorded70,894 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK09 CBU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 70,894 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 69,830 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 67,962 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 109,325 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 63,915 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 59,708 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 54,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened starting to corrode (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 45,022 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 44,816 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 44,816 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slice in tyre and nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 42,482 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 40,117 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2018 40,117 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2017 37,071 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 37,071 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre is bald on edges

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

Offside Front Tyre is bald on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2016 34,287 miles

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

oil level below minimum

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2016 34,287 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil level below minimum

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2015 29,735 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 25,674 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2013 20,588 miles

backbox outer skin corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2013 20,588 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2012 15,818 miles

exhaust back box corroded but not blowing

n/s wiper blade split but clearing screen

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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CK09 CBU is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CK09 CBU, 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 CK09 CBU registered?

CK09 CBU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is CK09 CBU safe to buy?

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