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VO59 ZKA

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,445 mi
Last recorded82,445 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO59 ZKA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 82,445 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 77,845 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 77,845 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 71,679 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 65,184 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 58,743 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 53,690 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 49,749 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 44,135 miles

Advise rear exhaust back box corroded.

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 39,578 miles

Rear silencer outer casing corroed

Fail 5 Jan 2018 39,524 miles

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

Rear silencer outer casing corroed

Pass 4 Jan 2017 34,333 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 32,904 miles

Rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 28 Sep 2015 28,190 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 28,190 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 24,304 miles

front brake pads worn

nearside wiper split but still clearing screen

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Sep 2013 19,227 miles

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Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 14,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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VO59 ZKA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VO59 ZKA, 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 VO59 ZKA registered?

VO59 ZKA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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