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SH59 DZK

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,003 mi
Last recorded92,003 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 DZK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 92,003 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear REAR AXLE CORRODED

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT SUPPORT MOUNTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 91,992 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear REAR AXLE CORRODED

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT SUPPORT MOUNTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 90,726 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 89,168 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 89,168 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 88,697 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 87,777 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe/shockers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 87,777 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe/shockers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 86,250 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 82,688 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 82,670 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 80,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to backbox joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 May 2018 80,491 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to backbox joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2017 73,799 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 70,485 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 70,483 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre to back box join. (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 58,608 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 47,306 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 33,252 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 33,081 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 26,506 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)

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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SH59 DZK is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SH59 DZK, 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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SH59 DZK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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