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AO09 ZSL

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

47,107 mi
Last recorded47,107 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 ZSL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 47,107 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 44,943 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 44,430 miles

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

exhaust flexi breaking up

Fail 21 May 2024 44,430 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

exhaust flexi breaking up

Pass 30 May 2023 43,562 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 42,818 miles

rear of exhaust corroded and leaking slightly

Pass 28 Apr 2021 42,363 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 41,323 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 39,658 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 34,546 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 28,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 May 2016 25,004 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 25,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 22,610 miles

Rear tyres perished in tread

Slight oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 29 Apr 2014 19,753 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 16,584 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 12,926 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

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 ZSL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ZSL, 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 ZSL registered?

AO09 ZSL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 May 2009.

Is AO09 ZSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO09 ZSL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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