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2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

63,892 mi
Last recorded63,892 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU59 CUW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 63,892 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 63,428 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 63,401 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI SLIGHTLY BLOWING (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated INNER (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

REAR AXLE SERVERELY CORRODED

Pass 5 Mar 2022 56,829 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive just acceptable (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

rear axle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2021 54,307 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2021 54,302 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2020 53,467 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively just acceptable (1.2.1 (f))

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

rear silencer corroded but not holed

Pass 7 Jan 2019 47,548 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 39,915 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 39,906 miles

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

Oil leak FROM BADLY CORRODED SUMP ()

Pass 10 Sep 2016 35,286 miles

Rear exhaust bow corroded

engine weeping oil

Pass 9 Sep 2015 30,574 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 26,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Sep 2013 23,124 miles

front brakes binding...advise attention

Pass 23 Aug 2013 22,910 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 19,459 miles

both front tyres worn to 2mm tread depth

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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EU59 CUW is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EU59 CUW, 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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EU59 CUW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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