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CT59 KAT

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

135,209 mi
Last recorded135,209 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT59 KAT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 135,209 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 131,708 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside park brake low performance

travel in park brake lever

Pass 20 Aug 2024 124,299 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 118,675 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2023 118,633 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle corrosion within 30cm of prescribed area mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2022 109,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexible pipe is damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Front both top suspension strut support mounts are corroded

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre sidewall

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 103,055 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 25% (1.2.1 (c))

nearside,offside rear axle/spring seats corroded

unable to see nearside,offside front upper brake hose ferrule bend restrictor in place

Pass 25 Aug 2020 99,184 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 99,184 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 86,756 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 86,724 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 76,479 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 30 Aug 2018 76,479 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2017 67,273 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 59,256 miles

front tyre treads low

Pass 5 Jan 2016 51,151 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2015 39,142 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 37,323 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 29,649 miles

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

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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CT59 KAT is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CT59 KAT, 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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CT59 KAT is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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