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CU59 OTY

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,605 mi
Last recorded88,605 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU59 OTY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 88,605 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 88,605 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 88,600 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle fractured part corroded (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 84,030 miles

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

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR PART OFF REAR AXLE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

N/S/R OUTER SILL DAMAGED

O/S/R TYRE WORN AND PERISHED

Fail 20 Aug 2024 84,017 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened BOTTOM CUP PART OF MACPHERSON STUT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR PART OFF REAR AXLE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

N/S/R OUTER SILL DAMAGED

O/S/R TYRE WORN AND PERISHED

Pass 1 Sep 2023 83,297 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN AND PERISHED

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

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

REAR AXLE /SPRING MOUNT CORRODED

Pass 9 Sep 2022 82,884 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

Offside Front flexible brake hose slightly twisted

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge and perished

both rear lower spring cups corroding

Pass 23 Aug 2021 80,000 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking on rear box join (6.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2020 71,975 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 65,590 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 56,701 miles

Central Front Exhaust clamp broken , corroded off

Fail 22 Aug 2018 56,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner and outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At join to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust clamp broken , corroded off

Pass 17 Aug 2017 49,961 miles

Nearside Rear Advise slight exhaust leak at join to rear box

Rear Advise both rear tyre's starting to perish on outer walls

Pass 8 Aug 2016 48,644 miles

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

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

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

rear wheel bearings not tested brakes binding

Fail 3 Aug 2016 48,644 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

rear wheel bearings not tested brakes binding

Pass 22 Aug 2015 46,409 miles

Nearside Rear slight brake binding

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 44,612 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2014 35,079 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 27,161 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 OTY 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 73.7%.

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 CU59 OTY, 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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What year was CU59 OTY registered?

CU59 OTY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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