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DY59 ZTO

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

68,239 mi
Last recorded68,239 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 ZTO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 68,239 miles

rear axel corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2024 63,261 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust backbox outer casing deteriorated

Pass 3 Jan 2023 60,426 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 54,092 miles

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2021 53,103 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 17 Dec 2019 52,044 miles

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 17 Dec 2019 52,044 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2019 51,380 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 50,834 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 45,184 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 9 Mar 2017 45,184 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2016 41,321 miles

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 24 Mar 2016 41,321 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2015 38,122 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 31,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2013 25,593 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 19,463 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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DY59 ZTO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DY59 ZTO, 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

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What year was DY59 ZTO registered?

DY59 ZTO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is DY59 ZTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY59 ZTO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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