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PK59 ZXZ

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

67,535 mi
Last recorded67,535 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK59 ZXZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 67,535 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2026 67,535 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 58,083 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 58,083 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 58,057 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 55,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 53,300 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 59,507 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 50,341 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 45,558 miles

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

rear axle slight corrosion

Fail 10 Apr 2021 45,556 miles

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

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

rear axle slight corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2020 41,462 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 41,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 36,903 miles

Exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 1 Apr 2019 36,903 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 18 Apr 2018 34,270 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Exhaust front flexi split

Pass 17 Jul 2017 27,434 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 22,406 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 20,777 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 17,194 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 14,380 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 11,345 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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PK59 ZXZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PK59 ZXZ, 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 PK59 ZXZ registered?

PK59 ZXZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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