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DY59 ZTR

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,640 mi
Last recorded83,640 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 ZTR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 83,640 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Wing mirror glass. (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 83,640 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Wing mirror glass. (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 130,592 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 May 2023 130,592 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 20 May 2022 125,721 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 125,721 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 120,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 70,326 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 67,166 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 63,317 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 58,396 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 53,756 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 53,756 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin look very low (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 48,706 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 45,624 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 36,261 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 25,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 25,857 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 ZTR is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DY59 ZTR, 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 DY59 ZTR registered?

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

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