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CK09 ZYW

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,331 mi
Last recorded149,331 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK09 ZYW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 149,331 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2025 149,322 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 137,661 miles

Front Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 128,416 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 116,501 miles

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

light scratches on windsceen

Pass 17 Nov 2021 106,613 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 106,611 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil level on minimum

Pass 11 Nov 2020 98,305 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 98,285 miles

Central Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 93,200 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 93,230 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 85,745 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 76,833 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 68,388 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 60,987 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 53,285 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 44,931 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 32,966 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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 ZYW is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CK09 ZYW registered?

CK09 ZYW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 July 2009.

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