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SD59 ZZH

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,312 mi
Last recorded97,312 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 97,312 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 88,994 miles

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 9 Mar 2023 88,987 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 17 Mar 2022 78,498 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 78,498 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 72,267 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 72,267 miles

Nearside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2020 66,731 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 66,729 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 60,957 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 56,135 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 56,135 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 54,314 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 49,294 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 43,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 38,338 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 12 Oct 2013 27,436 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 22,649 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 ZZH is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZZH, 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 ZZH registered?

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

Is SD59 ZZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD59 ZZH shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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