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VO59 ZSE

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,394 mi
Last recorded98,394 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2024 98,394 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. little reserve travel on handbrake (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 98,184 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

pin hole in near side outer cv boot

Pass 22 Dec 2023 95,484 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front subframe corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2023 92,361 miles

both spring seats on rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2021 88,658 miles

Front Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

suspersion components corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2020 87,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2019 85,335 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 85,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 83,746 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 81,371 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 71,211 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 64,815 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 59,022 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 49,949 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 49,949 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 40,558 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 40,558 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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VO59 ZSE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZSE, 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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VO59 ZSE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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