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MT59 ZWR

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

89,615 mi
Last recorded89,615 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT59 ZWR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 89,615 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides has weld repair (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 89,525 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin rusted/corroded

weld repair to rear subframe

Pass 18 Jan 2021 88,121 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 88,121 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 86,573 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 86,573 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2019 86,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

o/s and n/s upper shock securing nut has heavy corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2018 76,979 miles

Front both top strut mount plates/securing nuts though fire wall excessively corroded

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

Rear both lower spring holder corroded

catalytic converter exhaust clamp snapped

oil pan slightly corroded

tail box corroded/ middle section to tail box clamp inoperative

Fail 3 Nov 2018 76,769 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front both top strut mount plates/securing nuts though fire wall excessively corroded

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

Rear both lower spring holder corroded

catalytic converter exhaust clamp snapped

oil pan slightly corroded

tail box corroded/ middle section to tail box clamp inoperative

Pass 11 Nov 2017 67,699 miles

Oil leak from sump ()

Fail 11 Nov 2017 67,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak from sump ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 58,006 miles

Backbox exhaust section outer skin deteriorating

Fail 24 Oct 2016 58,006 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Backbox exhaust section outer skin deteriorating

Pass 5 Nov 2015 53,543 miles

Backbox exhaust section deteriorating

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2014 34,911 miles

Backbox exhaust section outer section deteriorating

Front brake discs corroded on inner surface

Fail 6 Nov 2014 34,911 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Backbox exhaust section outer section deteriorating

Front brake discs corroded on inner surface

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 21,026 miles

Backbox exhaust section deteriorating

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 15,003 miles

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)

exhaust back box corroded

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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MT59 ZWR is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MT59 ZWR, 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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MT59 ZWR is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 December 2009.

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