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DE58 ZXT

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

70,315 mi
Last recorded70,315 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE58 ZXT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 70,315 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Dec 2025 70,315 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 70,066 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 70,050 miles

Emissions unable to be completed not tested due to excessive blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust joint blowing excessively (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front wipers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ns/f lower back rubber wishbone bush is worn excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. drivers seat tilt mechanism not working (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE: tyre is worn and getting low on tread (175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE: tyre is worn and getting low on tread (175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust joint blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 58,249 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 58,214 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 44,956 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 38,640 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp has condensation build up but does not impair light output

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

Rear axle corroded

slight oil leak from n/s drive shaft seal

Fail 11 Jan 2022 38,460 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp has condensation build up but does not impair light output

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

Rear axle corroded

slight oil leak from n/s drive shaft seal

Pass 4 Jan 2021 36,640 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 34,751 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 34,751 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 33,717 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 33,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 32,785 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 31,924 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 30,645 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 26,573 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 21,783 miles

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

rear exhaust box has some corrosion

Fail 2 Jan 2014 21,783 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

rear exhaust box has some corrosion

Pass 27 Dec 2012 16,726 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 12,049 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 12,049 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 ZXT is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DE58 ZXT, 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 ZXT registered?

DE58 ZXT is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 January 2009.

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