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CE09 ZDA

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

144,615 mi
Last recorded144,615 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 ZDA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 144,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2026 144,615 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 141,087 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 141,084 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 134,458 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2024 134,458 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 127,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 119,380 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 119,380 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 113,303 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 113,303 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 109,083 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 109,082 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 May 2019 104,675 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 104,675 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 101,783 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 101,783 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 96,851 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 May 2017 96,851 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 88,974 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2015 73,593 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 73,592 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 57,306 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 20 Mar 2013 41,949 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 41,949 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 29,339 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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CE09 ZDA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 CE09 ZDA, 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 CE09 ZDA registered?

CE09 ZDA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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