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BU59 ZRA

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,688 mi
Last recorded103,688 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU59 ZRA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 103,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 97,599 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 89,925 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 86,399 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 86,286 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 7 May 2021 85,915 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 85,908 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 84,690 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 78,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 76,289 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 71,778 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 64,589 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 59,312 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 48,737 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside and nearside wiper blades appear to be incorrectly fitted

rear exhaust slighgtly deteriorated (corrosion)

Fail 16 Aug 2014 48,787 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside and nearside wiper blades appear to be incorrectly fitted

rear exhaust slighgtly deteriorated (corrosion)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 39,149 miles

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust section slightly deteriorated

Fail 31 Aug 2013 39,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust section slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2012 26,987 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 ZRA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZRA, 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 BU59 ZRA registered?

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

Is BU59 ZRA safe to buy?

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