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CV59 BTY

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

67,082 mi
Last recorded67,082 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV59 BTY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 67,082 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2024 63,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords & Tyre perished/uneven wear. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Backbox pealing but no leaks of gas.

Pass 25 May 2023 61,435 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2022 59,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Back box outer skin corroded

Rear Exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2021 59,479 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Back exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2019 59,055 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 59,055 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 55,601 miles

exhaust clamp missing rear section , not blowing

rear axle and suspension components corroded

rear of exhaust system corroded , also rear silencer outer skin peeling

slight engine oil leak o/s

Pass 25 Jul 2017 51,812 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened spring mountings (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 51,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened spring mountings (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 45,856 miles

rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking gases

Fail 23 Jul 2015 37,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre has slight cracking on tyre walls

rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking gases

Pass 23 Jul 2015 37,795 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight cracking on tyre walls

rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking gases

Pass 6 Aug 2014 30,213 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 24,441 miles

rear exhaust box rusted

Pass 28 Aug 2012 18,885 miles

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

Offside Front 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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CV59 BTY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CV59 BTY, 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 CV59 BTY registered?

CV59 BTY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is CV59 BTY safe to buy?

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