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DN09 ZLZ

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,392 mi
Last recorded116,392 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 ZLZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 116,392 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 112,115 miles

exhaust deteriorated.

nearside rear tyre cracking but no cords exposed.

Fail 13 Jan 2025 112,115 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust deteriorated.

nearside rear tyre cracking but no cords exposed.

Pass 8 Jan 2024 106,999 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 100,855 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 93,836 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 93,836 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 84,817 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 67,161 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 64,544 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and front bracket corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2018 64,544 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cannot open (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

both rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and front bracket corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2017 62,313 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tracking out/perished (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2017 62,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tracking out/perished (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2016 56,444 miles

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

all coil springs coroded

damage to n/s door panel and o/s rear quarterpanel

rear silencer corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2016 56,444 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

all coil springs coroded

damage to n/s door panel and o/s rear quarterpanel

rear silencer corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2015 47,531 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 47,531 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 35,621 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 25,717 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 25,717 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 21,980 miles

Offside Front 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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DN09 ZLZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DN09 ZLZ, 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 DN09 ZLZ registered?

DN09 ZLZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 June 2009.

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