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LS59 CYH

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,299 mi
Last recorded99,299 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 CYH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 99,299 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 95,971 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside front windscreen washer jet partially blocked

Pass 23 Oct 2023 92,768 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 89,074 miles

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

Nearside Front washer jet on limit of effectiveness

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 85,472 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside front washer jet showing signs of wear

Pass 12 Oct 2020 83,321 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded

offside rear foot and handbrake efficiency effective but on limit

Pass 10 Oct 2019 80,413 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded

nearside front washer jet effective but on limit

some damage to nearside rear inner rim

Pass 11 Oct 2018 75,433 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 75,433 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 67,866 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2016 59,054 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded minor leak of exhaust gasses

Fail 20 Oct 2016 58,963 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded minor leak of exhaust gasses

Pass 28 Sep 2015 81,831 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 41,925 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 31,775 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 23,909 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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LS59 CYH is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LS59 CYH, 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 CYH registered?

LS59 CYH is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 October 2009.

Is LS59 CYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS59 CYH shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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