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BU59 ZTJ

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,868 mi
Last recorded129,868 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU59 ZTJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2024 129,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Coil spring corroded Front & Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive corroded sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear 26% balance on service brake

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 118,855 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 103,003 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2022 103,002 miles

Front Position lamp not working BOTH SIDES (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2021 94,963 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 94,961 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

radiator leaking

Pass 29 Jan 2020 86,678 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 86,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 79,238 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 72,001 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 65,703 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 61,522 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 61,522 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 50,718 miles

brake linings to be checked

n/s/f tyre has slight uneven wear on outer edge

rear exhaust back box showing heavy corrosion

rear washer jet missing

vehicle may requier wheel tracking

Fail 29 Aug 2015 50,611 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no washer jet (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no washer jet (8.2.3)

brake linings to be checked

n/s/f tyre has slight uneven wear on outer edge

rear exhaust back box showing heavy corrosion

rear washer jet missing

vehicle may requier wheel tracking

Pass 28 Aug 2014 35,466 miles

exhaust has corrosion

vehicle has had two new rear tyres fitted , wheel tracking has been ajusted , head lamp aim has been ajusted , two new screen wipers fitted .

Fail 28 Aug 2014 35,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

exhaust has corrosion

n/s/f screen wiper split

Pass 27 Aug 2013 18,865 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 12,210 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 ZTJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 BU59 ZTJ, 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 ZTJ registered?

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

Is BU59 ZTJ safe to buy?

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