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MK59 TZU

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,228 mi
Last recorded98,228 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 TZU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 98,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 98,217 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 97,965 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Park brake lazy on application

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2023 97,965 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Park brake lazy on application

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2022 94,667 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Thread depth on 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Thread depth on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear axle rusty

Rear Rear exhaust silencer rusty

Fail 17 Aug 2022 94,667 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Thread depth on 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Thread depth on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear axle rusty

Rear Rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 4 Aug 2021 88,051 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective mount broken weld (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 88,051 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective mount broken weld (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 83,483 miles

Exhaust system corroded

damage to N/S

Fail 14 Aug 2020 83,483 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

damage to N/S

Pass 15 Aug 2019 77,935 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 68,510 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad warning sensor broken

Fail 7 Aug 2018 68,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad warning sensor broken

Pass 17 Aug 2017 59,031 miles

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire broken

Oil leak ()

exhaust system heavily corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2017 58,971 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp missing rear section (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire broken

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2015 44,165 miles

both rear tyres are perished

rear exhaust system is in poor condition

Pass 20 Aug 2014 39,380 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 33,446 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 28,601 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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MK59 TZU 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 63.2%.

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 MK59 TZU, 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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MK59 TZU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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