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AV09 ZNM

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,942 mi
Last recorded115,942 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 ZNM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 115,942 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 115,942 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 107,020 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 106,677 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Phone mount (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Rear Axel holed and weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At MOT limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 95,955 miles

exhaust blows in places

rear tyres cracking

Fail 4 May 2022 95,955 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust blows in places

rear tyres cracking

Pass 30 Apr 2021 85,267 miles

road springs rusty

Fail 22 Apr 2021 85,114 miles

Exhaust system insecure flexi pipe broken and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

road springs rusty

Pass 28 Apr 2020 77,599 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

many parts of suspension corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2020 77,599 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front tyres wearing on edges

many parts of suspension corroded

Pass 2 May 2019 69,063 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2019 69,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 60,643 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 60,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 50,682 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 47,917 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 45,196 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 33,514 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 21,468 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 15,094 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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AV09 ZNM is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AV09 ZNM, 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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AV09 ZNM is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 July 2009.

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