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FJ59 ZDX

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

63,224 mi
Last recorded63,224 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 ZDX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 63,224 miles

undersiderusting

Fail 9 Dec 2025 63,224 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side zero (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

undersiderusting

Pass 9 Dec 2024 60,295 miles

underside rusting

Fail 9 Dec 2024 60,295 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush + offside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 57,118 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle has corrosion

Rear Exhaust backbox outer casing corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2023 57,118 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake has travel

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle has corrosion

Rear Exhaust backbox outer casing corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2022 54,115 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 50,593 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 48,149 miles

exhaust backbox outer skin is corroded

osf shockabsorber is damp

osf wishbone bush is starting to split

Pass 19 Dec 2019 46,058 miles

exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 13 Dec 2018 41,535 miles

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

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

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2017 36,973 miles

Rear Silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2016 31,847 miles

Rear Outer skin of the silencer corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2015 26,596 miles

Front bothfront tyres inner side walls starting to split

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 21,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 21,544 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 18,269 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 18,269 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 13,781 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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FJ59 ZDX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FJ59 ZDX, 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 FJ59 ZDX registered?

FJ59 ZDX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is FJ59 ZDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ59 ZDX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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