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SD59 XZS

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,176 mi
Last recorded55,176 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 XZS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 55,176 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2024 55,128 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 51,681 miles

All underbody and components corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2022 49,103 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 46,711 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 44,426 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 35,816 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible Joint Deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Circular Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 35,815 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure Hanger Snapped (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Coil Spring Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible Joint Deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Circular Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 33,113 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements 16%

Pass 5 May 2017 29,609 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front pad wear sensor wire snapped

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak gearbox area ()

air con condenser deteriorated

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

radiator fan catching

under-trays fitted

Fail 5 May 2017 29,609 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers poor

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front pad wear sensor wire snapped

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak gearbox area ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

air con condenser deteriorated

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

horn vibrating on body

oil level on min mark

radiator fan catching

under-trays fitted

Pass 5 May 2016 24,402 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 20,701 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 20,700 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 13,902 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 13,902 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 9,262 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 6,059 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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SD59 XZS is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SD59 XZS, 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 SD59 XZS registered?

SD59 XZS is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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