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CX59 VHE

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,055 mi
Last recorded47,055 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 47,055 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2026 47,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 43,066 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 39,365 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 36,090 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked .

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 36,090 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked .

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 32,889 miles

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

all four coil spring corroded.

Pass 10 Aug 2021 29,213 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 29,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2020 27,438 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 26,598 miles

Rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2018 24,590 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 21,712 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 21,604 miles

o/s front and o/s rear tyres starting to perish and crack

Pass 12 Aug 2016 20,171 miles

o/s front tyre cracked in tread

o/s rear tyre cracked in tread

Pass 16 Apr 2015 18,400 miles

both rear tyres and nearside front tyre cracked in tread

Pass 30 Apr 2014 17,107 miles

nearside front tyre cracked

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 20 Aug 2012 14,974 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 VHE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VHE, 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 VHE registered?

CX59 VHE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 September 2009.

Is CX59 VHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX59 VHE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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