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SD59 ZKM

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,042 mi
Last recorded133,042 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 ZKM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 133,042 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides o/s & n/s brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides o/s & n/s inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 133,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Coolant low

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides o/s & n/s brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides o/s & n/s inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 128,840 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 128,838 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Disc's worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet lever not working, temporary cable fitted on the outside

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2024 117,054 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 114,920 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front BOTH TOP MOUNT WORN

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL REARS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 114,910 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SUB FRAME/SRPING HOLDER MARKED WITH YELLOW CHALK (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front BOTH TOP MOUNT WORN

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL REARS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 105,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Fail 13 Oct 2022 105,732 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Pass 4 Oct 2021 101,370 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 98,796 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 98,796 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 96,473 miles

Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing on rear silencer, but not blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded, but not blowing

Pass 20 Dec 2018 91,267 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

back box outer shell corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2018 91,267 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

back box outer shell corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2017 87,830 miles

Coolant leak Radiator leaking

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 1.75mm (175/65R14 T) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 2mm (175/65 R14 T) (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Sump leaking

Pass 23 Dec 2016 82,034 miles

both front tyres wearing low (2mm)

rear silencer outer skin corroded but not blowing

Pass 4 Dec 2015 72,341 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 72,341 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 60,913 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

front wiper arms fitted incorrectly

Pass 17 Dec 2013 48,385 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 48,384 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 26,677 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 26,677 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ZKM is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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