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CK59 UTC

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

91,104 mi
Last recorded91,104 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK59 UTC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 91,104 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 91,104 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 86,440 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 86,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 80,602 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 80,602 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 76,361 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 76,360 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 73,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very slight blow head to manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 73,414 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear section. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Power steering warning lamp illuminated but steering functioning correctly.

Pass 16 Sep 2020 70,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn strut top has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn strut top has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 70,020 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn strut top has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn strut top has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 63,704 miles

Both front top mounts corroded

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened below springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 63,701 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front top mounts corroded

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened below springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 58,494 miles

Nearside rear view mirror damaged but not affecting drivers view of the road.

Pass 19 Apr 2017 52,790 miles

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

N/S park brake cable outer casing broken

Nearside Door mirror glass broken

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 19 Apr 2017 52,790 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Both sides (2.7.4)

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

N/S park brake cable outer casing broken

Nearside Door mirror glass broken

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2016 47,199 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 47,199 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Flexi pipe broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 41,232 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 35,426 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 25,815 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 UTC is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 UTC, 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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CK59 UTC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 November 2009.

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