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BU59 ZPO

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

56,334 mi
Last recorded56,334 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU59 ZPO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 56,334 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 46,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Fail 25 Jul 2025 46,876 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaining pin missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaining pin missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2024 42,128 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 37,751 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Retaining clips missing on front caliper pins

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 35,538 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides rear coil springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides external casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear exhaust rear box external shield corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2022 35,525 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides front discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides rear coil springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides external casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear exhaust rear box external shield corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2021 33,492 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 27,430 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 25,893 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 23,932 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 21,858 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 19,617 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 17,040 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 14,469 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 11,979 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 9,452 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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BU59 ZPO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU59 ZPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU59 ZPO registered?

BU59 ZPO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is BU59 ZPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU59 ZPO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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