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LS59 CYF

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,854 mi
Last recorded126,854 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 CYF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 126,854 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 126,854 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 125,933 miles

Both front McPherson strut upper mounts worn

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 121,139 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 121,136 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 117,049 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 107,814 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 96,884 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops insecure

Chips in windscreen

Pass 1 Feb 2018 90,869 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 90,869 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 84,095 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 84,095 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 77,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

rear silencer clamp missing

rear silencer correded

Pass 9 Oct 2014 69,396 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front wipers are smeary and judder

rear exhaust box outer skin is corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2013 58,501 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 58,499 miles

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

front wipers slightly smeary

Pass 19 Oct 2012 44,724 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 44,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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LS59 CYF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LS59 CYF, 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 LS59 CYF registered?

LS59 CYF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 October 2009.

Is LS59 CYF safe to buy?

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