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SD59 ZKK

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

60,358 mi
Last recorded60,358 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 60,358 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 60,087 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 60,087 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 59,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 55,981 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 55,981 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 49,905 miles

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

Front both top mounts slight play

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2020 49,905 miles

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

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

Front both top mounts slight play

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 49,725 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2018 49,562 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear beam corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2016 46,571 miles

rear exhaust slight deteriorated

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 May 2016 46,571 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust slight deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2015 42,135 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 42,135 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 39,353 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 32,365 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 24,091 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 ZKK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZKK, 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 ZKK registered?

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

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