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ML59 ZSX

2009 Ford Ka

Brown Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

57,894 mi
Last recorded57,894 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 ZSX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 57,894 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 55,280 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 52,804 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 49,077 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2022 49,075 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2021 46,225 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 46,225 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 43,214 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 42,684 miles

Boot full not allowing inspection

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle has slight corrosion

engine cover fitted

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

fuel and brake pipes running in plastic tunnel not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Oct 2018 39,306 miles

advise exhaust back box is corroded and deteriorated with outer skin peeling off.

Pass 18 Oct 2017 35,698 miles

Air box sitting on top of engine

Items removed from screen prior to test

fuel & brakes pipes run in plastic channel

Fail 18 Oct 2017 35,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake slack adjuster has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Air box sitting on top of engine

Items removed from screen prior to test

both front discs corroded on inner surface

fuel & brakes pipes run in plastic channel

rear exhaust clamp missing but joint not leaking

Pass 20 Oct 2016 32,191 miles

Engine cover fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2015 30,128 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 25,945 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 20,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre perishing

osr tyre perishing

Pass 27 Oct 2012 15,032 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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ML59 ZSX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Brown with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ML59 ZSX, 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 ML59 ZSX registered?

ML59 ZSX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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