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CK09 ZYC

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

124,257 mi
Last recorded124,257 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 124,257 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 124,254 miles

Emissions unable to be completed blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 118,653 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 112,535 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 112,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 106,393 miles

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 14 Dec 2020 100,038 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 89,738 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 89,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 81,523 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 71,833 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 71,833 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 62,642 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing edges .......

Fail 22 Jun 2016 62,623 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre wearing edges .......

Fail 17 Jun 2015 48,961 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 48,961 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 39,826 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2014 39,826 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 28,828 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust silencer corroded and small leak

Pass 18 Jun 2013 28,828 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded and small leak

Pass 14 Jun 2012 17,634 miles

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

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

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 ZYC is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 ZYC, 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 ZYC registered?

CK09 ZYC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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