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DS09 JZA

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,860 mi
Last recorded91,860 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 JZA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 91,860 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear axle corroding

Pass 9 Feb 2024 91,231 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both inner sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 86,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside handbrake performance

Pass 8 Feb 2022 81,797 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 79,927 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 79,923 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 68,344 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

oil sump corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2019 68,344 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated brake fluid (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system cylinder ? (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

oil sump corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2018 57,397 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 47,843 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn n/s/ at 1.6

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

rear silencer deterioated

Pass 24 Nov 2016 39,221 miles

exhaust back box in poor condition

Fail 23 Nov 2016 39,221 miles

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

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

exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 18 Dec 2015 31,447 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 31,447 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2014 28,353 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

battery and oil lamps dimly lit

o/s/r tyre perished

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2013 23,370 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 20,446 miles

3 nail in n/s rear tyre tread

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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DS09 JZA 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 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DS09 JZA, 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 DS09 JZA registered?

DS09 JZA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 July 2009.

Is DS09 JZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS09 JZA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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