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DN09 ZPH

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,202 mi
Last recorded116,202 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 ZPH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 116,202 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 115,941 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2025 115,905 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 113,643 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2024 113,642 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid hub (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2023 108,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bracket on back box and flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps fogged over (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive above subframe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 108,374 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bracket on back box and flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps fogged over (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 102,746 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 101,837 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 101,837 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 100,049 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 100,049 miles

Emissions not tested unable to ship probe (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 97,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 93,069 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 89,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust deteriated

Pass 30 Aug 2016 85,322 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 80,384 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 76,062 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 76,054 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 71,711 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2012 57,734 miles

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

rear exhaust shows slight corrosion.

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 ZPH is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZPH, 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 DN09 ZPH registered?

DN09 ZPH is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 July 2009.

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