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OY59 ZVK

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

63,748 mi
Last recorded63,748 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 ZVK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 63,748 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 61,617 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 59,587 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65R14 Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2023 59,581 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Covers and Shields fitted

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65R14 Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 57,750 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Covers and Shields fitted

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front slightly misting (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65R14 BOTH front tires HEAVILY worn on outer and inner edges/ Close to Tread wear makers (5.2.3 (e))

General surface rust under vehicle/ Rear axle has surface rust

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65R14 Tyre starting to crack around the outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 56,204 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded clamp broken - system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under vehicle corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2021 56,196 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded clamp broken - system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under vehicle corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2020 53,671 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2019 45,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 33,059 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 24,117 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 19,670 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 16,826 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 13,619 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 11,408 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 11,408 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 7,860 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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OY59 ZVK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver 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 OY59 ZVK, 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 OY59 ZVK registered?

OY59 ZVK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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The MOT history for OY59 ZVK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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