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SD59 ZWX

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

68,600 mi
Last recorded68,600 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 68,600 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 68,599 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 62,054 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 57,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 56,394 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 56,365 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 55,946 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 55,308 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 55,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle fractured n/s rear axle (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2020 54,643 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front to Rear brake pipes under plastic covers

Pass 27 Aug 2019 53,435 miles

Front to Rear brake pipes under plastic covers

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2018 51,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 51,260 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 49,003 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 46,277 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 43,389 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 35,209 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 22,694 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2012 14,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 ZWX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue 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 ZWX, 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 ZWX registered?

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

Is SD59 ZWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD59 ZWX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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