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EO59 ZKJ

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

27,993 mi
Last recorded27,993 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO59 ZKJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 27,993 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 26,697 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 25,430 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 25,430 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 24,394 miles

Centre exhaust system slightly corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2021 24,394 miles

Centre exhaust system slightly corroded

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2020 23,012 miles

Central exhaust system rusty

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2020 23,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central exhaust system rusty

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2019 21,834 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 19,927 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 17,910 miles

centre section and rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2016 15,558 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 15,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre sidewall badly perished/ cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2015 21,331 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 11,231 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all tyres starting to crack up

Pass 19 Sep 2013 9,030 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 6,673 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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EO59 ZKJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EO59 ZKJ, 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 EO59 ZKJ registered?

EO59 ZKJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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The MOT history for EO59 ZKJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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