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SD59 ZVA

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,834 mi
Last recorded76,834 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 76,834 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 76,834 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 74,443 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 71,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 71,358 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to check bearing (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 67,536 miles

Coolant leak from radiator area ()

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak from nearside driveshaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 63,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 62,172 miles

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE SUMP SLIGHT DRAG ON N/S FRONT BRAKE

Fail 3 Dec 2016 62,172 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE SUMP SLIGHT DRAG ON N/S FRONT BRAKE

Pass 26 Nov 2015 47,840 miles

rear exhaust silencer box outer casing corroded off

Pass 9 Dec 2014 38,577 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 38,561 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 59,462 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Fail 12 Sep 2014 59,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Pass 26 Sep 2013 42,405 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2012 28,346 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 ZVA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 ZVA, 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 ZVA registered?

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

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