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CK09 ZWY

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,109 mi
Last recorded69,109 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK09 ZWY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 69,109 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2026 69,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear axle beam general corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2025 65,725 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear reverse light not working

gearbox noisey

Pass 25 Jun 2024 64,605 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 64,602 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 63,231 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGE CRACKED BETWEEN TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGE CRACKED BETWEEN TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGE CRACKED BETWEEN TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGE CRACKED BETWEEN TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

REVERSE LIGHT N/W

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 61,652 miles

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

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

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

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

Reversing lamp not working

Pass 8 Jun 2021 59,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2021 59,773 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 58,284 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2019 56,427 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 53,728 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 51,666 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer outer layer corroding

Pass 1 Jul 2016 47,818 miles

rear exhaust box corroded and very slightly blowing

Pass 6 Jul 2015 38,785 miles

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

engine oil leak from oil filter housing

engine oil level low

Fail 6 Jul 2015 38,785 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine oil leak from oil filter housing

engine oil level low

Pass 15 Jul 2014 34,309 miles

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

engine oil leak

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 15 Jul 2014 34,299 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 23 Jul 2013 30,410 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2013 30,410 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2012 21,608 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 ZWY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZWY, 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 ZWY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 July 2009.

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