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ST59 CHD

2009 Ford Ka

Beige Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,440 mi
Last recorded83,440 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST59 CHD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 83,440 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 83,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 80,141 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 80,140 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 73,562 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 73,560 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Wearing Inner Tyre DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 66,275 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 62,030 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 62,026 miles

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

exhaust rear box outer casing rusted

Pass 18 Oct 2018 56,647 miles

front and rear exhaust corroded

slight play in rear axle bushes

Fail 18 Oct 2018 56,645 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

front and rear exhaust corroded

slight play in rear axle bushes

Pass 13 Oct 2017 50,641 miles

front and rear exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2017 50,639 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both rear upper (2.7.4)

front and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2016 44,661 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2015 37,431 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 37,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 30,262 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 30,262 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 24,024 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2012 17,813 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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ST59 CHD is a 2009 Ford Ka in Beige with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ST59 CHD, 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 ST59 CHD registered?

ST59 CHD is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 November 2009.

Is ST59 CHD safe to buy?

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