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SY59 ZFU

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

63,521 mi
Last recorded63,521 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 ZFU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 63,521 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 63,473 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 62,194 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 59,931 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 55,304 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 50,606 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 47,644 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 44,680 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 41,008 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 37,499 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 34,747 miles

Rear tyres sidewalls perishing (no cords visible at time of test)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 32,968 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 30,589 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 27,667 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 24,801 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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SY59 ZFU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SY59 ZFU, 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 SY59 ZFU registered?

SY59 ZFU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 December 2009.

Is SY59 ZFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY59 ZFU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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