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SD59 ZHF

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

84,936 mi
Last recorded84,936 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 84,936 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 84,443 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 84,422 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 83,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 83,042 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 80,880 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 80,874 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 66,897 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 66,889 miles

Brake performance not tested cant do a full brake test due to brakes binding to much, (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2018 65,543 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 64,499 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2017 64,499 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 61,998 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 50,520 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 39,749 miles

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

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

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

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

rear backbox outer skin corroded and peeling!

Fail 6 Jan 2015 39,749 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

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)

rear backbox outer skin corroded and peeling!

signs of coolant leakage from radiator!

Pass 14 Jan 2014 27,547 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 27,546 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 19,561 miles

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

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 ZHF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZHF, 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 ZHF registered?

SD59 ZHF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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