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SD59 ZVO

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

89,127 mi
Last recorded89,127 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 89,127 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2025 89,127 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 88,080 miles

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

general corrosion

Fail 3 Jul 2024 88,080 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

general corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2023 87,372 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 87,365 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust centre rubber missing

Pass 1 Mar 2022 83,755 miles

Coil spring corroded All round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 83,755 miles

Coil spring corroded All round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 80,585 miles

Engine breather pipe split

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 80,585 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Engine breather pipe split

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 71,070 miles

Heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Nearside Front drive shaft oil seal slight leak

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 Heavily Perished (Dangerous) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 71,070 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front drive shaft oil seal slight leak

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 Heavily Perished (Dangerous) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 63,917 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Both rear tyres have heavy cracks in sidewalls

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 63,917 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front tyres worn on edges

Both rear tyres have heavy cracks in sidewalls

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 55,929 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 55,929 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 46,316 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 45,400 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2014 33,934 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 33,934 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 24,598 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 18,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 18,212 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 ZVO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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