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SD59 ZWS

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

89,871 mi
Last recorded89,871 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 89,871 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside handbrake cablr bracket corroded through

Fail 16 Oct 2025 89,871 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside handbrake cablr bracket corroded through

exhaust clamp rotted off front pipe

rear exhaust box skinning

Pass 17 Oct 2024 78,697 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe flexible blowing leaking gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded leaking oil slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cut /chunk damaged(175/65-14)hr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread edge bald(175/65-14)hr (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box slight leak corroded worn (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 78,696 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak worn weak(strut leaking severe (5.3.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe flexible blowing leaking gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded leaking oil slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cut /chunk damaged(175/65-14)hr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread edge bald(175/65-14)hr (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box slight leak corroded worn (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 66,744 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box outer skin (6.1.2 (a))

rear axel rusty

wax oil to chassis to floor

Fail 13 Oct 2023 66,744 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box outer skin (6.1.2 (a))

rear axel rusty

wax oil to chassis to floor

Pass 22 Oct 2022 58,826 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2022 58,826 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 51,339 miles

Nearside Front SENSOR WIRE LOSE NO WARNING LIGHT SHOWING

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

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

Offside Front slight play in top strut

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened NEAR AND OFF SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 44,347 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 44,346 miles

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

Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 42,573 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 42,573 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2019 37,001 miles

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

exhaust rusting

Fail 18 Feb 2019 37,001 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust rusting

Pass 19 Feb 2018 34,673 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 34,673 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working wrong bulb (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 28,292 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

nearside rear brake slightly binding

rear backbox outer skin corroded and peeling

Fail 8 Mar 2017 28,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear tyre perished

nearside rear brake slightly binding

rear backbox outer skin corroded and peeling

Pass 1 Mar 2016 22,279 miles

Offside front tyre waring close to legal limit.

Pass 10 Mar 2015 16,501 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 16,501 miles

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

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 16 Oct 2013 13,754 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 9,934 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 9,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 ZWS is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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

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