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SD59 ZVY

2009 Ford Ka

Brown Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

79,008 mi
Last recorded79,008 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 ZVY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 79,008 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 79,005 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 76,307 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 73,386 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 70,457 miles

Nearside Rear shocker bush perished

wish bone rear bushes perished

Pass 21 Sep 2021 65,747 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 61,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox center section join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Misshapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 61,565 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox center section join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Misshapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 53,649 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 47,498 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 47,472 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2017 38,993 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 33,262 miles

exhaust rusty

rear axle spring cups rusty

Pass 17 Sep 2015 19,627 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 19,614 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 17,912 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 15 Oct 2013 13,232 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 15 Oct 2013 13,232 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 9,052 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 ZVY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Brown with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 ZVY, 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 ZVY registered?

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

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