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CX59 ZZU

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

57,207 mi
Last recorded57,207 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 57,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center and back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2024 55,806 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 53,836 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 52,157 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 50,410 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 49,214 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 48,081 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 46,523 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 46,519 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 44,113 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion axel corroded (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2017 44,113 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure damaged (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Body has slight corrosion axel corroded (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2016 41,758 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

coolant leak

Pass 20 Oct 2015 38,995 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 20 Oct 2015 38,995 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

minor oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2014 36,177 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coolent leak (radiator)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 31,223 miles

slight oil leak around nearside inner cv boot

Pass 20 Oct 2012 23,012 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 ZZU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 ZZU, 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 ZZU registered?

CX59 ZZU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 October 2009.

Is CX59 ZZU safe to buy?

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