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FG09 ZXW

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

82,883 mi
Last recorded82,883 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 ZXW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 82,883 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 82,883 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 79,685 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 118,108 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 118,107 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rubber split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 67,721 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 67,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 98,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear back box de laminating

Fail 17 Sep 2021 98,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on outside edge cracking cords on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear back box de laminating

Pass 1 Oct 2020 89,858 miles

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2019 80,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2019 80,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 41,010 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 34,456 miles

back box corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2017 34,456 miles

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

back box corroded

drivers washer jet part blocked

Pass 30 Sep 2016 27,673 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 20,276 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 13,655 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 12,352 miles

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded away

Pass 10 May 2013 10,875 miles

O/side front outside sidewall seriously damaged

Fail 10 May 2013 10,875 miles

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

O/side front outside sidewall seriously damaged

Pass 15 May 2012 9,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 ZXW is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FG09 ZXW, 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 ZXW registered?

FG09 ZXW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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