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AO09 ZRT

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

124,926 mi
Last recorded124,926 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 ZRT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 124,926 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))

offside headlight loose

Pass 9 Oct 2024 120,607 miles

Nearside Front top mount worn

Road wheel slightly distorted ALL WHEELS (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 114,757 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 101,293 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 101,285 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber is extensively split/deteriorated (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber is extensively split/deteriorated (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tread shows a deep split. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

lower engine areas show oil/fluid contamination.

nearside rear cluster lamp unit shows fluid ingress/condenstion.

offside front headlamp unit mounting incomplete and the unit itself shows extensive movement.

offside front suspension strut upper mount/bearing shows play.

Pass 11 Jun 2021 99,324 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 96,941 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front tyres worn to 1.6mm legal limit

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush has dropped

Fail 13 Jan 2021 96,941 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn to 1.6mm legal limit

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush has dropped

Pass 15 Jan 2019 90,003 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 86,062 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlight bracket broken but Headlight not insecure.

Oil leak Engine. ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 82,659 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 82,659 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 75,547 miles

Rear exhaust silencer casing deteriorated

handbrake cable casing deteriorating

Pass 18 Jul 2015 64,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 53,307 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 42,182 miles

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated and has minor leak of gases

Pass 26 Jul 2012 32,971 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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AO09 ZRT is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AO09 ZRT, 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 ZRT registered?

AO09 ZRT is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 May 2009.

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