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CK09 ZLU

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,806 mi
Last recorded86,806 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 86,806 miles

both front suspension arm rear bushes poor condition

front brake pads low

Fail 18 Dec 2025 86,805 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both front suspension arm rear bushes poor condition

front brake pads low

Pass 5 Dec 2024 81,821 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to cataylist .emissions ok (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of disc slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of disc slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak on rear exhaust box joint .emissions ok (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 72,534 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe with centre exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box with centre section of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Rear rear axle beam corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2022 61,636 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 61,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 50,148 miles

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

Underside corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2020 44,340 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 36,653 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 33,714 miles

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

rear exhaust box leaking

Pass 21 Jun 2017 28,120 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 20,915 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 13,882 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 3,924 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 3,104 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 2,324 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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CK09 ZLU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CK09 ZLU, 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 ZLU registered?

CK09 ZLU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 July 2009.

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