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CX59 UVA

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

86,056 mi
Last recorded86,056 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX59 UVA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 86,056 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear park brake cable hanger / bracket rusted

Fail 2 Dec 2024 85,362 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 76,456 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 76,073 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Suspension top mount seriously corroded and fractured (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Suspension top mount seriously corroded and weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 70,479 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 70,479 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pivot excessively corroded (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 62,115 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 52,279 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener left around gear stick (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 40,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 32,267 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 32,265 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mounting on rear axle beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mounting on rear axle beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 31,994 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 31,713 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 31,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 31,341 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 31,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 30,915 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 30,595 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 30,025 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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CX59 UVA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UVA, 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 CX59 UVA registered?

CX59 UVA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 September 2009.

Is CX59 UVA safe to buy?

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