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ST59 CNF

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

45,043 mi
Last recorded45,043 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST59 CNF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 45,043 miles

Both front shockers are corroded, but not leaking or weakened

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front stabiliser arms that attach to it also (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 43,878 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 43,878 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake disc fractured both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 41,578 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 41,469 miles

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

Oil leak from corroded sump ()

Pass 14 Oct 2015 36,615 miles

Exhaust tailbox outer skin deteriorated but no exhaust leak

oil leak from engine (sump porous)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 36,613 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust tailbox outer skin deteriorated but no exhaust leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak from engine (sump porous)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 31,482 miles

Exhaust tailbox outer skin corroded

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 31,482 miles

Exhaust tailbox outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2013 26,701 miles

Exhaust tailbox badly corroded but not leaking exhaust gases

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 26,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust tailbox badly corroded but not leaking exhaust gases

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 20,472 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 20,472 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 CNF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 CNF, 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 CNF registered?

ST59 CNF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 October 2009.

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