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SD59 ZVU

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

117,094 mi
Last recorded117,094 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 ZVU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 117,094 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box mount perished badly (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 112,035 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 108,315 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyre walls perishing

Fail 22 Nov 2022 108,315 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

both rear tyre walls perishing

Pass 20 Nov 2021 102,832 miles

Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust back box severely corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2020 99,717 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 91,108 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 91,108 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 87,154 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 84,169 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 80,724 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2015 69,195 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroding

Pass 26 Sep 2014 59,027 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 45,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Sep 2012 33,759 miles

Nearside 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 ZVU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ZVU, 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 ZVU registered?

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

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