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NL59 ZDY

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,212 mi
Last recorded72,212 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 ZDY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 72,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2022 69,404 miles

rear axel rusted

Pass 4 Oct 2021 64,278 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 62,164 miles

Backbox corroded

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

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Fronts (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 59,870 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded and rear clamp missing

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

Front brakes binding slightly

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear damage to bodywork

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

instrument cluster some warnings symbols faintly staying on

Pass 17 Oct 2018 58,498 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 58,491 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 56,244 miles

Damage To The N/S Of Vehicle

Exhaust Corroded

Rear N/S Brake Binding Slightly

Fail 23 Sep 2017 56,214 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Damage To The N/S Of Vehicle

Exhaust Corroded

Rear N/S Brake Binding Slightly

Pass 23 Sep 2016 52,591 miles

Front exhaust clamp corroded

Rear backbox in poor condition

Rear centre pipe to backbox clamp missing but exhaust system sealed

Fail 23 Sep 2016 52,591 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front exhaust clamp corroded

Rear backbox in poor condition

Rear centre pipe to backbox clamp missing but exhaust system sealed

Pass 19 Sep 2015 49,182 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 45,867 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 35,978 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 35,978 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 26,766 miles

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

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

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

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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NL59 ZDY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NL59 ZDY, 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 NL59 ZDY registered?

NL59 ZDY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is NL59 ZDY safe to buy?

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