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CK59 FBU

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,071 mi
Last recorded71,071 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK59 FBU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 71,071 miles

Central Front Coolant leak slight coolant leak from engine ()

Central Rear Rear exhaust silencer is badly corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two nails in tyre ()

Fail 3 Nov 2025 71,071 miles

Central Front Coolant leak slight coolant leak from engine ()

Central Rear Rear exhaust silencer is badly corroded

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction check engine light is on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two nails in tyre ()

Pass 28 Oct 2024 66,808 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 66,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 63,575 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 63,575 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 59,591 miles

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

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

Rear axle beam has slight corrosion

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 55,513 miles

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

Exhaust clamp missing Middle to Rear section

Exhaust front flexi broken but not blowing

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Axle beam has slight corrosion

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 50,898 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam has slight corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2019 48,323 miles

exhaust deteriated at rear

Fail 10 Oct 2019 48,321 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose not secure /detached at lower fixing (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut has an unsafe modification has a pair of mole grips attached to shaft (5.3.3 (c) (i))

exhaust deteriated at rear

Pass 18 Jan 2019 46,786 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 41,747 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 40,681 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front footbrake imbalance

Nearside Rear tyre

Offside Front tyre

Rear silencer outer casing corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2016 30,116 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 30,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2015 19,574 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 10,186 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 6,464 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Sep 2012 5,566 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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CK59 FBU 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 75%.

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 CK59 FBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CK59 FBU registered?

CK59 FBU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 October 2009.

Is CK59 FBU safe to buy?

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