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AO09 ZPZ

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,631 mi
Last recorded148,631 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 ZPZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 148,631 miles

Upper stoplight not working

Fail 1 Nov 2023 148,569 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Upper stoplight not working

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 134,573 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 126,515 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 120,314 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 111,838 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 111,837 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 106,427 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 100,678 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 94,561 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 94,551 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2015 79,730 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 60,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

vehicle overheats

Fail 15 Apr 2014 60,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

vehicle overheats

Pass 3 May 2013 44,548 miles

Front tyres worn

Rear exhaust section slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2012 27,940 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2012 27,940 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

n/s/r tyre pressure low

o/s washer jet poor

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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AO09 ZPZ 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 70.6%.

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 AO09 ZPZ, 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 AO09 ZPZ registered?

AO09 ZPZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 May 2009.

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