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DE58 ZFA

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,996 mi
Last recorded81,996 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE58 ZFA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2022 81,996 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 73,190 miles

Engine oil leaks

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Seat fixing point corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Seat fixing point corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush deteriorated/starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2021 73,032 miles

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Axle bush deteriorated/split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Axle bush deteriorated/split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch holed near suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Engine oil leaks

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Seat fixing point corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Seat fixing point corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush deteriorated/starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 68,030 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 64,335 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 64,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 62,974 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear axle bushes have slight movement and deteriorated

nearside front sill corroded

nearside rear tyre perished on tread

offside rear tyre heavily perished on tread but no cords exposed

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2017 57,010 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 57,010 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 47,880 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Feb 2015 38,943 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 38,943 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 30,763 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 22,688 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 16,914 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge.

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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DE58 ZFA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DE58 ZFA, 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 DE58 ZFA registered?

DE58 ZFA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2009.

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