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PY59 CZM

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,029 mi
Last recorded106,029 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY59 CZM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 106,029 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 May 2025 96,621 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 28 May 2024 82,477 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2024 82,442 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OSR COIL SPRING SEAT RUSTED THROUGH,NEW AXLE REQUIRED. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS RUSTING. (5.3.2 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT SUBFRAME & SUBFRAME EXTENSION LEGS HEAVILY CORRODING. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 81,887 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive AIR-CON OIL LEAKING. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LEAK,POSSIBLE NSF DRIVE SHAFT OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively ADVISE SORT A.S.A.P. (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 81,423 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS CORRODING. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front NSF TYRE 2010 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE.(195-45X16V)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED.

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive NSF DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL LEAKING. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear REAR AXLE CORRODING.

Fail 14 Apr 2022 81,419 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR EXHAUST BOX HAS HOLE IN IT. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS CORRODING. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front NSF TYRE 2010 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE.(195-45X16V)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED.

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive NSF DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL LEAKING. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear REAR AXLE CORRODING.

Pass 19 Apr 2021 80,845 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive AIRCON OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front FRONT SHOCKS & SPRINGS CORRODING.

Nearside Front NSF TYRE OLD & DETERIORATING,2010 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE.(195-45X16V)

Offside Front OSF TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT WORN OUT,ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear REAR AXLE HEAVILY CORRODED.

Fail 8 Apr 2021 80,810 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive AIRCON OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front FRONT SHOCKS & SPRINGS CORRODING.

Nearside Front NSF TYRE OLD & DETERIORATING,2010 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE.(195-45X16V)

Offside Front OSF TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT WORN OUT,ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear REAR AXLE HEAVILY CORRODED.

Pass 3 Mar 2020 80,568 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 77,168 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 66,166 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 65,807 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak Engine

Fail 16 Jun 2017 65,807 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak Engine

Pass 22 Jun 2016 61,268 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISCS PITTED AND PADS 50% (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 61,268 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISCS PITTED AND PADS 50% (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 55,700 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 49,565 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 36,933 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 36,933 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 18,832 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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PY59 CZM is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 PY59 CZM, 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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PY59 CZM is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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