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CV59 ZNG

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

139,855 mi
Last recorded139,855 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV59 ZNG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2025 139,855 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 86,019 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONTS (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 86,019 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONTS (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 81,953 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 81,950 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 75,057 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 75,055 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ARM BACK BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ARM BACK BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 72,843 miles

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 72,843 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 68,327 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 62,228 miles

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

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

tail box corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2018 58,185 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 58,183 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 54,126 miles

rear exhaust box poor condition

surface corrosion to rear suspension beam

Fail 30 Jan 2017 54,126 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust box poor condition

surface corrosion to rear suspension beam

Pass 2 Feb 2016 49,853 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 48,298 miles

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

rear coil spring lower mounting points corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 22 Oct 2014 39,139 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 28,886 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 16,663 miles

Nearside Rear 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 ZNG is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZNG, 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 ZNG registered?

CV59 ZNG is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 November 2009.

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