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PK59 CLF

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

218,332 mi
Last recorded218,332 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK59 CLF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 218,332 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 128,758 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2024 128,753 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Axel corroded by coil spring mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2023 122,292 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inside face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 115,626 miles

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

Indicator tell-tale inoperative offside indicator (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear suspension corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2022 115,621 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Indicator tell-tale inoperative offside indicator (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2021 111,180 miles

Coil spring corroded all slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 105,070 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 105,067 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 96,425 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded.

Pass 21 Sep 2018 85,961 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded all.

oil leak from engine possible front main or sump.

Fail 19 Sep 2018 85,949 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 50% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded all.

oil leak from engine possible front main or sump.

Pass 13 Sep 2017 76,369 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 76,369 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 68,849 miles

both front tyres inner edge wearing low

nearside rear tyre wearing low

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorating

Pass 15 Aug 2015 63,802 miles

Both Front Tyres Slightly Wearing On Inner Edges.

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

Rear Wiper Rubber Damaged.

Pass 1 Aug 2014 58,937 miles

Rear Exhaust Silencer Starting To Corrode.

Pass 6 Aug 2013 46,027 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 34,593 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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PK59 CLF 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 PK59 CLF, 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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PK59 CLF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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