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CV59 LFA

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,803 mi
Last recorded117,803 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV59 LFA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 117,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper top mount slight play

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

Offside Front Lower ball joint play - BOARDER LINE ADVISORY

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

wheel trims fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2021 117,802 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper top mount slight play

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

Offside Front Lower ball joint play - BOARDER LINE ADVISORY

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

wheel trims fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2020 100,119 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 100,119 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 92,160 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 84,579 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

offside front and offside rear tyres perished

rear coil springs corroded slightly

rear exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust clamp missing and front broken but exhaust still supported

Fail 9 Oct 2018 84,579 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

offside front and offside rear tyres perished

rear coil springs corroded slightly

rear exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust clamp missing and front broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 20 Sep 2017 78,538 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 78,538 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 73,387 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

centre / rear exhaust clamp missing

rear exhaust silencer deteriated

Pass 1 Oct 2015 69,278 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 64,698 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 47,222 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded / front exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2013 47,222 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear exhaust outer skin corroded / front exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2012 38,904 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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CV59 LFA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CV59 LFA, 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 LFA registered?

CV59 LFA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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