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WK59 ZXM

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,941 mi
Last recorded39,941 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK59 ZXM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 39,941 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear brake hose ferrules rusty

n/s and o/s rear springs rusty

rear axle rusty

Pass 24 Sep 2024 38,073 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 36,011 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside Rear joint near flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 34,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex and rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

rear axle beam has corrosion

Fail 21 Sep 2022 34,147 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and heavy cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex and rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

rear axle beam has corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2021 32,365 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 31,182 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Sep 2019 30,081 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 28,625 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 28,625 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 27,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Sep 2016 25,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

all rear suspension components corroded

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2015 23,273 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2015 23,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2014 20,729 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 17,904 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 17,904 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 14,507 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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WK59 ZXM is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WK59 ZXM, 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 WK59 ZXM registered?

WK59 ZXM is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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