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MV59 ZWJ

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,422 mi
Last recorded85,422 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV59 ZWJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 85,422 miles

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

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))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 77,697 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 77,697 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 72,861 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 69,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi part (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear axle beam and spring cups corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2019 62,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXIBLE PIPE AND IN POOR CONDITION (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 62,700 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXIBLE PIPE AND IN POOR CONDITION (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 55,093 miles

exhaust flexi section broken but not blowing.

exhaust has minor leak from rear joint.

Fail 3 Apr 2018 55,091 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake fluid around brake drum. (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust flexi section broken but not blowing.

exhaust has minor leak from rear joint.

Pass 4 Apr 2017 45,131 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 43,677 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front tyre has damage to sidewall

Pass 21 Sep 2015 36,693 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 36,691 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 26,729 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 20,425 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 20,425 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 13,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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MV59 ZWJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MV59 ZWJ, 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 MV59 ZWJ registered?

MV59 ZWJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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