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SD59 ZWF

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

59,438 mi
Last recorded59,438 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 59,438 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 55,766 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 Jun 2020 48,798 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 46,496 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 40,622 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 40,622 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 58,546 miles

Nearside Rear axle lower coil spring holder corroded but not weakened

Offside Rear axle lower spring holder corroded but not weakened

Pass 22 Sep 2016 34,734 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 34,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 34,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front exhaust clamp corroded

Tailbox corroded

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f coil spring corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 8 Oct 2015 30,958 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 30,953 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 24,980 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 19,544 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 15,807 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 ZWF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZWF, 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 ZWF registered?

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

Is SD59 ZWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD59 ZWF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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