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CX59 EBG

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

102,623 mi
Last recorded102,623 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX59 EBG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 102,623 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2026 102,613 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 98,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from join between centre and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened strut top mount top plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable mounting bracket corroded and broken

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear, upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 89,647 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 89,647 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 81,023 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 28 May 2022 73,099 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2021 70,254 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 68,829 miles

back box casing corroded

both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating

center pipe flexi poor condition

corrosion on rear springs

n/s driveshaft oil seal leaking

n/s/f tyre 3mm and bald on edges -175/65/14h

no exhaust clamp on back box

Pass 16 Apr 2019 67,010 miles

Spare tyre defective and rim damaged

exhaust deteriorating.

Fail 12 Apr 2019 66,982 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective and rim damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2018 65,892 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2018 65,892 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2017 52,940 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 52,940 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 43,247 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 43,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low appears to of had front end damage repair (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 43,025 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 36,544 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 29,804 miles

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

exhaust tail box corroded

n/s/f disc scored

Fail 29 Aug 2013 29,785 miles

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

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

exhaust tail box corroded

n/s/f disc scored

Pass 31 Aug 2012 22,792 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 22,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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CX59 EBG is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CX59 EBG, 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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CX59 EBG is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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