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FL59 ZYC

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

184,248 mi
Last recorded184,248 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 ZYC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 184,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 179,651 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 179,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached strut/top mount rotten (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

o/f/f top suspension/shocker mount rotten

Pass 3 Oct 2022 175,731 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 175,729 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 162,443 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 151,459 miles

Offside Rear bump stop is broken

Fail 27 Aug 2020 151,459 miles

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

Offside Rear bump stop is broken

Pass 14 Sep 2019 142,243 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen cracked in two places, advise new screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2019 142,243 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen cracked in two places, advise new screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 126,235 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Sep 2017 110,538 miles

Coolant leak radiator leaking ()

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

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

Oil leak sump rotting through ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

screen cracked on n/s, but not in swept area

Fail 16 Sep 2017 110,538 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Coolant leak radiator leaking ()

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak sump rotting through ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

screen cracked on n/s, but not in swept area

Pass 12 Sep 2016 91,670 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 70,026 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 51,918 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 29,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both front tyres cracked within tread line

front brake discs worn low

Pass 3 Oct 2012 12,272 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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FL59 ZYC is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver 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 FL59 ZYC, 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 FL59 ZYC registered?

FL59 ZYC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 October 2009.

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