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CK09 ZWX

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,182 mi
Last recorded95,182 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK09 ZWX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 95,182 miles

Nearside Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment HANDBRAKE (1.1.18 (a))

Offside Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment HANDBRAKE (1.1.18 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 85,621 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 75,648 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 64,732 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 64,732 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 53,814 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 53,813 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 48,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 48,754 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge of tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 46,607 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 46,605 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 43,153 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 39,386 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 34,290 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 30,285 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 23,770 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 16,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust slight blowing

Pass 30 May 2013 11,717 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 9,519 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 ZWX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZWX, 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 ZWX registered?

CK09 ZWX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 June 2009.

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