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DU59 ZPM

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,402 mi
Last recorded84,402 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 ZPM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2024 84,402 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front sidelight dim

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 46,505 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust clamp missing.

Fail 3 Aug 2023 76,504 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust clamp missing.

Pass 2 Aug 2022 69,773 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hanger broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose not sitting in strut hose mounting.

Pass 28 Jul 2021 62,672 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 62,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply showing from cut in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no visible tread on inside of tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 55,885 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear exhaust box delaminated.

Fail 29 Jul 2020 55,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Both front wheels have slight damage to outer rims.

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear exhaust box delaminated.

Pass 26 Jul 2019 46,568 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2018 42,567 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2017 37,370 miles

advise rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2016 31,720 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 25,662 miles

all factory covers fitted restricting view of testable items

poor view of brake linings on test

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 5 Sep 2015 25,662 miles

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

all factory covers fitted restricting view of testable items

poor view of brake linings on test

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2014 19,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front windscreen washer poorly aimed

slight noise from nearside front brake and poor view of pads on test advise check

Fail 20 Sep 2013 15,197 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f washer jet requires adjusting onto screen

Pass 20 Sep 2013 15,197 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f washer jet requires adjusting onto screen

Pass 25 Aug 2012 10,938 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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DU59 ZPM 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 66.7%.

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 DU59 ZPM, 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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DU59 ZPM is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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