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CX59 UVY

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

47,613 mi
Last recorded47,613 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX59 UVY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 47,613 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 46,041 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 44,878 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 43,435 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 42,584 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to both inner / outer tyre edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front both shock absorber top mount plated corroded both sides

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

general under body corrosion & to front / rear suspension units

Fail 21 Sep 2021 42,583 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to both inner / outer tyre edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front both shock absorber top mount plated corroded both sides

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

general under body corrosion & to front / rear suspension units

Pass 23 Sep 2020 41,465 miles

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

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

General under body /surface corrosion to front and rear suspension units

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2020 41,465 miles

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

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

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

General under body /surface corrosion to front and rear suspension units

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 24 Sep 2019 39,225 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear clamp missing from tailbox

Rear tail box corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2018 35,547 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear tyre tread cracking both sides

Fail 24 Sep 2018 35,549 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear tyre tread cracking both sides

Pass 22 Sep 2017 32,943 miles

both rear tyres tread cracking

tail box corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2017 32,942 miles

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

both rear tyres tread cracking

tail box corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2016 30,525 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2016 30,525 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 26,781 miles

exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2014 21,028 miles

exhaust tailbox corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2013

wipers noisy

Pass 24 Sep 2012 11,251 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 UVY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CX59 UVY, 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 UVY registered?

CX59 UVY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is CX59 UVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX59 UVY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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