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CN59 ZYK

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,912 mi
Last recorded96,912 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 96,912 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 96,912 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 90,575 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 90,575 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 86,798 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 85,696 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 82,331 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 78,802 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 74,648 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 74,648 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 72,858 miles

Front both front strut tops corroded

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

Rear bump stops insecure

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2018 72,858 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front both front strut tops corroded

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

Rear bump stops insecure

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2017 65,059 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 58,714 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 58,714 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 52,163 miles

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

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

advise nsf wiper split

Pass 18 Jun 2014 45,030 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 43,583 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 36,548 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 29,502 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 29,502 miles

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

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 ZYK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CN59 ZYK, 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 ZYK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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