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CN59 ZPX

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,120 mi
Last recorded49,120 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN59 ZPX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 49,120 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 48,654 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe deteriorated and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust front pipe to gearbox mount bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses deteriorated, beam images just met acceptable limits (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated gaiter perished and cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded/missing

Fail 16 Oct 2024 48,654 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe deteriorated and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust front pipe to gearbox mount bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses deteriorated, beam images just met acceptable limits (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated gaiter perished and cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded/missing

Pass 4 Oct 2023 46,231 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners/ornaments in drivers field of vision (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front flex deteriorated and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm and bald on inner edge 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded and partially missing

Pass 20 Oct 2022 42,275 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 42,275 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 39,968 miles

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

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

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2020 39,677 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 36,460 miles

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

advise rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2018 28,520 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both and rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 21,915 miles

Exhaust rear silencer heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 21,915 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust rear silencer heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 18,116 miles

Corrosion on o/s front strut top mounting/nut

Corrosion on rear axle

Corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 18,116 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Corrosion on o/s front strut top mounting/nut

Corrosion on rear axle

Corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 15,585 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 13,332 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2013 10,844 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2012 8,792 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box corroded

front brake discs slightly pitted

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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CN59 ZPX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CN59 ZPX, 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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CN59 ZPX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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