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SD59 ZYO

2009 Ford Ka

Brown Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,963 mi
Last recorded72,963 miles
Recorded on1 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2023 72,963 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 65,564 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 65,563 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 61,530 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 59,436 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 55,679 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 55,679 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 55,408 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached top mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2018 53,307 miles

Exhaust system corroded but sealed and secure at time of test.

Front Inner Front inner brake pads not visible to determine condition

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded and porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 53,307 miles

Exhaust system corroded but sealed and secure at time of test.

Front Inner Front inner brake pads not visible to determine condition

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded and porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 47,327 miles

Exhaust rear section corroded but sealed and secure at time of test.

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 37,534 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 37,534 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 27,783 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 27,778 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 24,959 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 19,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 19,825 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 14,780 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 14,780 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 ZYO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Brown with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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