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SD59 ZZO

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,659 mi
Last recorded103,659 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 103,659 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 103,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 100,785 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 95,212 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 87,657 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 81,650 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 76,068 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 68,770 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 68,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 60,795 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 51,583 miles

rear exhaust box corroded and slight blow

Pass 21 Aug 2015 44,598 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 38,301 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 38,301 miles

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 26 Apr 2013 26,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

unable to fully test the rear seat belts at the time of test

Pass 18 Apr 2012 13,120 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 ZZO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 ZZO, 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 ZZO registered?

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

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The MOT history for SD59 ZZO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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