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RV59 ZLZ

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

56,039 mi
Last recorded56,039 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 ZLZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 56,039 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2025 56,037 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2024 53,542 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear silencer corroded

Rear trailing arm corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2023 50,718 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 46,837 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 46,837 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 44,064 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Sep 2020 41,635 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Rear axle and components slight corrosion.

Fail 7 Sep 2020 41,631 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Rear axle and components slight corrosion.

Pass 6 Sep 2019 38,541 miles

Advise front brake pads wearing thin .

Advise rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 3 Sep 2018 33,669 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 28,543 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 24,464 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 22,211 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 18,148 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Aug 2013 14,277 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 11,125 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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RV59 ZLZ 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 RV59 ZLZ, 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 RV59 ZLZ registered?

RV59 ZLZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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