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CX59 ZZC

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,267 mi
Last recorded126,267 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 126,267 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 125,806 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam slightly corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2023 125,112 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 125,112 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2022 124,212 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 122,686 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 122,685 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 119,582 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust silencer corroded too excess(outer skin) no leaks

Fail 15 Oct 2020 119,582 miles

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ns+os complete bald on inner/outside edges (more than 50%of tyre) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Possible to remove and refit rubber hose on ferrule (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust silencer corroded too excess(outer skin) no leaks

Brake test aborted due to osf flexi hose

Pass 30 Oct 2019 112,488 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft to gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle, coil spring cup corroded through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded and just started to leak through (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle heavily corroded

rear exhaust box outer sleeve corroded and peeling away

Pass 9 Oct 2018 101,017 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft to gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 100,941 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft to gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 88,869 miles

rear box exaust corroded also minor leak in joint.

Pass 28 Sep 2016 76,562 miles

n.s.r tyre wearing close to legal limit.

Fail 24 Sep 2016 76,451 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

n.s.r tyre wearing close to legal limit.

Pass 3 Oct 2015 63,017 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 50,373 miles

front brake discs pitted

Pass 12 Oct 2013 38,693 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 27,897 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 ZZC 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 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 ZZC, 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 ZZC registered?

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

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