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SD59 ZVT

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,789 mi
Last recorded81,789 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 81,789 miles

Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Lower rear axle corroded but not currently effecting strength

Pass 18 Feb 2025 75,797 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working upper stop light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2024 70,637 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 65,927 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 61,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn

Rear swing arm and suspension corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2021 57,151 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower, trailing bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 57,151 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower, trailing bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust corroded and clamp missing

Pass 7 Feb 2020 50,439 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Feb 2019 46,918 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 46,737 miles

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

Offside Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2018 41,349 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 39,831 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 39,831 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 38,028 miles

O/S/F TYRE IN POOR CONDITION WORN ON INNER EDGE

Fail 27 Jun 2016 38,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

O/S/F TYRE IN POOR CONDITION WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 24 Jun 2015 35,938 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 10 Jul 2014 33,674 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 26,411 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 24,352 miles

Nearside 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 ZVT is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZVT, 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 ZVT registered?

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

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