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OU59 ZPL

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,592 mi
Last recorded68,592 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU59 ZPL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 6 Jul 2026 68,592 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 65,961 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 63,666 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2023 61,045 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2022 58,383 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 54,411 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 51,361 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 May 2019 47,110 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 May 2018 43,104 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 39,371 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 35,585 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 31,235 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust box showing signs of rust

Pass 8 May 2014 28,482 miles

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

both front wiper blades split

Pass 23 Nov 2012 17,828 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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OU59 ZPL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OU59 ZPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU59 ZPL registered?

OU59 ZPL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 December 2009.

Is OU59 ZPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU59 ZPL shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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