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CX59 ZYL

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

90,756 mi
Last recorded90,756 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 90,756 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 89,541 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 89,540 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 88,496 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 85,276 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 77,774 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 77,774 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 64,183 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 64,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 52,886 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 52,886 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 48,659 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 48,651 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 46,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 41,537 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 41,537 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 36,452 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 29,746 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 22,556 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 22,322 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 18,295 miles

all four tyres cracking on sidewalls front worse than rear

Fail 19 Sep 2012 18,242 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all four tyres cracking on sidewalls front worse than rear

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 ZYL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ZYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CX59 ZYL registered?

CX59 ZYL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 October 2009.

Is CX59 ZYL safe to buy?

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