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SD59 XZU

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

67,074 mi
Last recorded67,074 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 XZU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 67,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 63,839 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 63,839 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 59,581 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 54,259 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 54,259 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 46,688 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 45,200 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and both sub axles corroded,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 45,200 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and both sub axles corroded,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 42,486 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear shocker corroded

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2019 38,908 miles

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

Rear exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2019 38,908 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2018 35,630 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 35,630 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 32,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre has uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Jan 2017 32,083 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre has uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Feb 2016 29,267 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 29,267 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 29,098 miles

Rear exhaust clamp corroded not clamping exhaust

Pass 15 Oct 2014 23,421 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 18,589 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 18,589 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 13,482 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 XZU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SD59 XZU, 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 XZU registered?

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

Is SD59 XZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD59 XZU shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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