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FJ09 WZN

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,727 mi
Last recorded105,727 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ09 WZN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 105,727 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2026 105,727 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 102,641 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 102,637 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached top mount insecure (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rubber disconnected middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

back box camp missing but still secure

Pass 22 Jul 2024 100,715 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 97,861 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 93,762 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 93,762 miles

Axle with an unsafe modification corroded excessively (5.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Jun 2022 93,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush shocker top mount bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shocker top mount bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all 4 coil springs badly corroded and worn but not broken

exhaust corroded and worn but not blowing

oil leak from sump

under body corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2021 89,265 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 84,339 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 78,119 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 71,916 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Top Mount Fixing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 64,553 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 54,742 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 54,742 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working replace bulb (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 44,731 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 34,810 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 24,756 miles

O/S Wiper Starting To Split

Pass 3 Jul 2012 17,677 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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FJ09 WZN is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FJ09 WZN, 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 FJ09 WZN registered?

FJ09 WZN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 October 2009.

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