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FG09 ZHM

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,499 mi
Last recorded69,499 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 ZHM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 69,499 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 63,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 58,543 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 58,536 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box section. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Axle corroded.

Pass 28 Sep 2023 57,874 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2022 57,348 miles

General surface corrosion to underside/suspension

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Casing deteriorated/corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 56,753 miles

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

clutch pedal loose

rear underside and exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2020 55,898 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL LOOSE

Rear exhaust outer skin rusty

Fail 1 Sep 2020 55,897 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

CLUTCH PEDAL LOOSE

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 54,859 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 4 Sep 2018 53,757 miles

rear axle/ suspension corroded

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2017 51,695 miles

front tyres slightly low, 175/65/14

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

rear suspension surface corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2017 51,694 miles

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

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

front tyres slightly low, 175/65/14

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

rear suspension surface corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2016 43,295 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2015 38,072 miles

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

all tyres perished

Fail 4 Aug 2014 37,558 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 37,558 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 37,525 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 30,714 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 24,807 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s wing mirror cracked but still able to see view to rear of vehicle

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 ZHM is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZHM, 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 FG09 ZHM registered?

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

Is FG09 ZHM safe to buy?

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