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CV09 ZFG

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,970 mi
Last recorded109,970 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 ZFG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 109,970 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2026 109,970 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2025 109,308 miles

engine oil sump corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2024 107,712 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 106,044 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 104,659 miles

o/s/f tyre inner edge

screw n/s/r tyre

scuttle panel

Fail 26 Aug 2022 104,659 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

o/s/f tyre inner edge

screw n/s/r tyre

scuttle panel

Pass 17 Sep 2021 98,764 miles

both front top mount cups very rusty

front and rear axles heavy corrosion

Fail 17 Sep 2021 98,764 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front top mount cups very rusty

front and rear axles heavy corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2020 91,266 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 91,227 miles

Emissions not tested will not run between 2500and 3000 revs (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both front /rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mmto 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 88,102 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 88,102 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 77,336 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 65,414 miles

Oil leak sump corroded

gear change very stiff

Pass 28 Feb 2017 53,022 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 53,022 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket corroded (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 41,461 miles

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

n/s/r bump stop damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2015 34,075 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2014 25,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2013 25,226 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated.

Pass 25 May 2012 22,208 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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CV09 ZFG is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CV09 ZFG, 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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CV09 ZFG is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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