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FG09 ZGK

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,100 mi
Last recorded53,100 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 ZGK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 53,100 miles

All round suspension components corroded.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF+OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 52,853 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 52,104 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 51,725 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF+OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn NSR+OSR (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 51,091 miles

Front Exhaust joining clamp broken

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust back box in poor condition

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 2 Mar 2021 50,440 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf+osf+nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2020 48,898 miles

Exhaust Back box corroded

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner leaking slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 48,011 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 45,661 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2018 45,661 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2017 43,819 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2016 42,033 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2015 38,688 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 38,688 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 36,217 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 33,713 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 33,713 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 May 2012 28,307 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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FG09 ZGK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FG09 ZGK, 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 FG09 ZGK registered?

FG09 ZGK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 May 2009.

Is FG09 ZGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG09 ZGK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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