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CK09 MZY

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

114,776 mi
Last recorded114,776 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK09 MZY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 114,776 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 114,563 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 15 Jan 2024 112,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 112,587 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 107,735 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 107,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 106,585 miles

front top shock mount cups corroded

offside front cv boot worn and damp

rear axle corroded

rear coil springs corroded

slight play in nearside front drop link

slight play in offside front top shock mount

windscreen damaged

Fail 29 Nov 2021 106,585 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

front top shock mount cups corroded

offside front cv boot worn and damp

rear axle corroded

rear coil springs corroded

slight play in nearside front drop link

slight play in offside front top shock mount

windscreen damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2020 90,064 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Dec 2020 90,052 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 77,099 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axel corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2019 77,093 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axel corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2018 71,957 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axel mild corroison

Pass 24 Nov 2017 69,956 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 69,955 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 64,816 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 64,816 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 55,207 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2015 55,207 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported backbox (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 42,493 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 38,555 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 38,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 28,431 miles

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

n/s/r door mirror damaged

Fail 12 Sep 2012 28,428 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/r door mirror damaged

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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CK09 MZY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 CK09 MZY, 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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CK09 MZY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 May 2009.

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