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CU59 MWY

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,907 mi
Last recorded78,907 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU59 MWY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 78,907 miles

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

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 22 Jul 2025 76,934 miles

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 30 Jul 2024 74,824 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 74,824 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 70,874 miles

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

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 21 Jul 2022 67,123 miles

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

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

Rear spring cups on axle corroded

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 19 Jul 2021 63,768 miles

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

Rear spring cups on axle corroded

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 27 Jul 2020 59,989 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Back box outer skin badly corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2020 59,987 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Not reflective (0.1 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Not locking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Back box outer skin badly corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2019 51,689 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear rear exhaust box outer skin heavily corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2018 44,816 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust Box Outer Skin Coming Away

Fail 21 Mar 2018 44,814 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust Box Outer Skin Coming Away

Pass 4 Mar 2017 39,209 miles

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN IN POOR CONDITION

FRONT TYRES WEARING HEAVILY ON EDGES

Pass 30 Mar 2016 35,375 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 28 Mar 2015 32,545 miles

exhaust system rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2014 29,368 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 29,368 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 24,925 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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CU59 MWY 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 CU59 MWY, 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 CU59 MWY registered?

CU59 MWY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 October 2009.

Is CU59 MWY safe to buy?

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