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CK09 TKZ

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,239 mi
Last recorded121,239 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK09 TKZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 121,239 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

bulkhead corroded / scuttle panel - bolt on part - non structural

rear axlea beam corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2024 193,232 miles

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

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

bulk head corroded - bolt on part / non structural

wrong oil cap fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2024 193,232 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

bulk head corroded - bolt on part / non structural

wrong oil cap fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2023 189,989 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S/F headlight deteriorated

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2023 189,989 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

O/S/F headlight deteriorated

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2022 114,823 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 114,823 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 112,566 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 109,239 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 109,239 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

exhaust touching fuel tank

Pass 4 Jan 2020 102,409 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both top washers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing cracked (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 96,947 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top washer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top washer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 92,328 miles

Front brake discs corroded (vehicle has been layed up)

both rear brake cables outer casings cracked

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 24 Nov 2016 92,014 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 92,012 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 89,241 miles

exhaust back box deteriated

Pass 29 Oct 2014 72,768 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 89,947 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 39,325 miles

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

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 TKZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CK09 TKZ, 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 CK09 TKZ registered?

CK09 TKZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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