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CK09 ZYS

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,237 mi
Last recorded108,237 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK09 ZYS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 108,237 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 May 2026 108,236 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 101,355 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 96,543 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 90,150 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 90,149 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 85,556 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 81,993 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Support bracket and joining clamp are corroded,but not leaking and still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 71,382 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 71,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure Headlight bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure Headlight bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 61,706 miles

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

Offside Headlight bracket broken.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut on outer sidewall, nail in and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Washer bottle leaking.

Fail 14 Jun 2018 61,706 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlight bracket broken.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut on outer sidewall, nail in and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Washer bottle leaking.

Windscreen washer not working both sides. (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 54,856 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 54,856 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN [INSIDES]

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 46,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front tyre have slight cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 10 Jun 2016 46,267 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front tyre have slight cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 31 Mar 2015 38,470 miles

Coolant leak

osf tyre wearing on inner edge and cracking up

Pass 1 Apr 2014 37,918 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 34,791 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 34,791 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 17 May 2012 24,914 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 ZYS is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZYS, 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 ZYS registered?

CK09 ZYS is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 June 2009.

Is CK09 ZYS safe to buy?

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