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FJ09 ZBL

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

86,054 mi
Last recorded86,054 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ09 ZBL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 86,054 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 85,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

under covers obscuring some components

Pass 3 May 2024 84,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 2 May 2024 84,107 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 5 May 2023 82,658 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both effected (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

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

Pass 6 May 2022 80,763 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

under covers obscuring some components

Pass 27 Apr 2021 79,490 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 78,620 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

under covers obscuring some components

Pass 13 May 2019 77,788 miles

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

under covers obscuring some components

Fail 13 May 2019 77,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under covers obscuring some components

Pass 10 May 2018 77,068 miles

under covers obscuring some components

Fail 10 May 2018 77,068 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

under covers obscuring some components

Pass 2 May 2017 75,581 miles

under covers obscuring some components

Fail 2 May 2017 75,581 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

under covers obscuring some components

Pass 13 May 2016 74,262 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 74,262 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel both uj bolts loose (2.1.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 69,891 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 64,345 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 64,344 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2013 52,930 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 52,646 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2012 38,152 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 ZBL 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 FJ09 ZBL, 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 ZBL registered?

FJ09 ZBL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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