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SD59 ZVJ

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

80,811 mi
Last recorded80,811 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 80,811 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025 79,673 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 78,213 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 76,568 miles

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

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

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

engine breather pipe split

Pass 17 May 2022 74,979 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2021 73,176 miles

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

corrosion to offside rear coil seat

nearside front tyre worn on outer tread

Pass 11 May 2020 71,237 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2020 71,237 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 69,349 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 67,046 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 67,046 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2017 64,861 miles

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

rear wiperblade worn

Pass 16 May 2016 100,523 miles

rear wiperblade rubber worn

Pass 13 May 2015 90,370 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 74,240 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 74,240 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 56,238 miles

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

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

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 ZVJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SD59 ZVJ registered?

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

Is SD59 ZVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD59 ZVJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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