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SD59 ZCL

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,914 mi
Last recorded96,914 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 96,914 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 92,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 86,190 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 82,360 miles

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

Offside Front tyre slight uneven wear on outer edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Nov 2016 70,778 miles

Coolant leak Radiator leaking ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge slightly 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 64,785 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

radiator coolant leak

Fail 26 Nov 2015 64,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

radiator coolant leak

Pass 24 Nov 2014 59,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2013 48,479 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 48,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 32,587 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 32,587 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 ZCL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZCL, 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 SD59 ZCL registered?

SD59 ZCL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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