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CN09 ZRK

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,188 mi
Last recorded71,188 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN09 ZRK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 71,188 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides lens dulled (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides forward support arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front play/wear/noise - inside steering rack

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security main chassis leg near to engine mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2026 71,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides lens dulled (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides forward support arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front play/wear/noise - inside steering rack

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box - rubber mount - partially split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished - inside tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security main chassis leg near to engine mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2025 68,600 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear flexi ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Front bracket for downpipe sheared (exhaust system secure) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bushes - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front inner brake pad lining piece detached from backing plate

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

Rear axle corroded - spring cups most affected

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (3rd) light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres have cracks between grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front cross member support legs - both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 68,600 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear flexi ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Front bracket for downpipe sheared (exhaust system secure) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bushes - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front inner brake pad lining piece detached from backing plate

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

Rear axle corroded - spring cups most affected

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (3rd) light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres have cracks between grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front cross member support legs - both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 65,259 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak front of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing/chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top securing mount/bracket corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened forward support leg (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear axle corroded - especially at lower spring mount areas

Fail 20 Mar 2024 65,257 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing/chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak front of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing/chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top securing mount/bracket corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened forward support leg (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear axle corroded - especially at lower spring mount areas

Pass 20 Mar 2023 62,376 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing/chassis area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing/chassis area - corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear axle corroded - especially at lower spring mount areas

Pass 14 Mar 2022 58,850 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened frame/axle corroded - specially around lower spring mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear high level brake light not working

Fail 14 Mar 2022 58,850 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner drive shaft boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm ball joint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened frame/axle corroded - specially around lower spring mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear high level brake light not working

Pass 12 Mar 2021 55,371 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 55,371 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 52,609 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all exhaust u clamps corroded/eroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rearmost exhaust box rubber mount - perished/split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe at rear box join pipe corroded/holed/blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear high level brake light not working

Rear rear axle corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2020 52,609 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split/play in joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure cable support bracket corroded/snapped cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front tyres worn inner edges - cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective downpipe - gearbox stabiliser bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective all exhaust u clamps corroded/eroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rearmost exhaust box rubber mount - perished/split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe at rear box join pipe corroded/holed/blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear high level brake light not working

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2019 48,188 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 48,188 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake cable insecure both handbrake cables (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 43,442 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edge

Fail 28 Mar 2018 43,442 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 29 Mar 2017 38,652 miles

Coolant leak heater hose leaking at back of block ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 34,362 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 34,362 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 30,169 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 30,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 25,611 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 21,437 miles

offside front tyre worn at inner shoulder

Pass 2 Mar 2012 16,598 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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CN09 ZRK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZRK, 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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CN09 ZRK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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