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CN09 ZNG

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,870 mi
Last recorded145,870 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN09 ZNG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 145,870 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to front and rear suspension

Fail 22 Feb 2024

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to front and rear suspension

Pass 5 Jan 2023 138,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber casing corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear suspension corroded

small pin hole o/s/f inner c/v gaiter

Pass 10 Jan 2022 130,108 miles

All 4 coil springs corroded

General rear axle corrosion

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft gator slightly worn

Oil level low

Fail 22 Dec 2021 130,103 miles

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

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

All 4 coil springs corroded

General rear axle corrosion

Oil level low

Pass 18 Nov 2020 120,714 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 114,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Both coil springs corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2018 108,539 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2018 108,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear handbrake bracket corroded and broken

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 102,049 miles

Nearside hand brake cable bracket broken

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wiper blade worn

Fail 14 Mar 2018 102,049 miles

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

Nearside hand brake cable bracket broken

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 21 Mar 2017 91,282 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2016 79,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 66,974 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres low tread on edges

Pass 20 Mar 2014 56,343 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 46,258 miles

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

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

o/s/r bump stop insecure

Fail 15 Mar 2013 46,257 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

o/s/r bump stop insecure

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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CN09 ZNG is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CN09 ZNG, 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 CN09 ZNG registered?

CN09 ZNG is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 April 2009.

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