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AO58 ZPL

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,330 mi
Last recorded58,330 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 ZPL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 58,330 miles

Engine oil sump pan corroded

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 58,328 miles

Nearside Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine oil sump pan corroded

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 Mar 2024 53,784 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 53,784 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 48,144 miles

Hand brake efficiency close too limit

Rear brake imbalance on limit

both front suspension wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

n/s top suspension mount corroding

o/s/r brake pipe has a tight bend in it, nearly kinked

o/s/r tyre low on tread and sidewall cracking

rear wiper incomplete

slight play in o/s/f suspension ball joint

Fail 20 Oct 2022 48,144 miles

Hand brake efficiency close too limit

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear brake imbalance on limit

both front suspension wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

n/s top suspension mount corroding

o/s/r brake pipe has a tight bend in it, nearly kinked

o/s/r tyre low on tread and sidewall cracking

rear wiper incomplete

slight play in o/s/f suspension ball joint

Pass 20 Oct 2021 43,106 miles

Hand brake efficiency close too limit

Offside rear tyre tread cracked,no cords exposed advise replacement

Rear brake imbalance on limit

Fail 15 Oct 2021 43,050 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre tread cracked,no cords exposed advise replacement

Pass 13 Oct 2020 38,466 miles

exhaust system corroding, joints and mounts leaking and broken, front flexi section leaking

front brakes 27% imbalanced

light binding on n/s/r brake

n/s driveshaft seal leaking

n/s/f brake pad warning wire not pushed into pad

o/s/f brake binding

o/s/f brake disc evidence of being hot

o/s/f brake lazy

o/s/r and n/s/f indicator loosing amber tint

Fail 13 Oct 2020 38,465 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust system corroding, joints and mounts leaking and broken, front flexi section leaking

front brakes 27% imbalanced

light binding on n/s/r brake

n/s driveshaft seal leaking

n/s/f brake pad warning wire not pushed into pad

o/s/f brake binding

o/s/f brake disc evidence of being hot

o/s/f brake lazy

o/s/r and n/s/f indicator loosing amber tint

Pass 10 Oct 2019 33,397 miles

n/s/f brake pad wear sensor not pushed into brake pad

n/s/f diff seal leaking

n/s/r brake binding

o/s/f brake binding

o/s/r tyre low on tread, perishing,tread damage

one of two n/s tail lights not working

rear exhaust silencer and joint corroding

Fail 10 Oct 2019 33,397 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/f brake pad wear sensor not pushed into brake pad

n/s/f diff seal leaking

n/s/r brake binding

o/s/f brake binding

o/s/r tyre low on tread, perishing,tread damage

one of two n/s tail lights not working

rear exhaust silencer and joint corroding

Pass 12 Oct 2018 29,066 miles

n/s brake pads wear sensor not pushed into pad

n/s diff seal leaking

o/s/r tyre low on tread with tread damage

Pass 13 Oct 2017 23,981 miles

both front suspension wishbone rear bushes perishing

front brake pads low

n/s driveshaft seal leaking

n/s/f brake binding

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread

Pass 14 Oct 2016 19,318 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 19,269 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 12,614 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 11,247 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 10,250 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 9,005 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 7,828 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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AO58 ZPL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO58 ZPL, 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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AO58 ZPL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2009.

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