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DK59 ZBO

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

63,895 mi
Last recorded63,895 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK59 ZBO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 63,895 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/r15-82v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 56,546 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 53,352 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 53,339 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 52,191 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 50,566 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 47,030 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 47,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 43,019 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox seal leaking from (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2020 43,019 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox seal leaking from (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 38,130 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 38,130 miles

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 18 Sep 2018 35,385 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 29,878 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 24,772 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 19,407 miles

front tyres 3mm tread

Pass 12 Sep 2014 14,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Sep 2013 9,502 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 5,340 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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DK59 ZBO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DK59 ZBO, 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

How do I check the history of DK59 ZBO?

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What year was DK59 ZBO registered?

DK59 ZBO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is DK59 ZBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK59 ZBO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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