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FJ09 ZBO

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

111,341 mi
Last recorded111,341 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 111,341 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both spring front (n/s/f,o/s/f) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure slightly corroded (outer sill)

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle beam is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced(lower coil spring mount )both sides rear (n/s/r,o/s/r)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides rear (n/s/r,o/s/r) (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 111,340 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides front (n/s/f,o/s/f) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides front (n/s/f,o/s/f) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides front (n/s/,o/s) (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both spring front (n/s/f,o/s/f) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure slightly corroded (outer sill)

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle beam is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced(lower coil spring mount )both sides rear (n/s/r,o/s/r)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides rear (n/s/r,o/s/r) (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 106,734 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 106,734 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test item on rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 103,621 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the outer edge - 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking - 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2023 103,431 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the outer edge - 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking - 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 100,525 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 98,571 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 98,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 96,422 miles

Front Please Note Front Disc's Showing Corrosion.

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 96,422 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Please Note Front Disc's Showing Corrosion.

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 95,070 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 89,426 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 89,425 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 86,147 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 84,543 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 84,543 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 75,621 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Exhaust bracket corroded but exhaust still secure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust flexi pipe corroded/split

Sump corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2015 75,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Exhaust bracket corroded but exhaust still secure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust flexi pipe corroded/split

Sump corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2014 65,238 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 53,672 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 41,278 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2012 41,278 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

rear exhaust box corroded

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 ZBO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 ZBO, 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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FJ09 ZBO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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