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FJ09 ZBR

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

107,869 mi
Last recorded107,869 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ09 ZBR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2023 107,869 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 96,161 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Apr 2021 94,630 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 94,630 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 90,448 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 90,446 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 85,644 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 85,641 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake flexi insecure

Pass 15 Sep 2017 75,880 miles

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush front two (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear bump stop inscure

rear ex. shield corroded

surface corrosion on some mech.componets

Fail 9 Sep 2017 75,878 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper blade missing front two (8.2.2)

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush front two (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear bump stop inscure

rear ex. shield corroded

surface corrosion on some mech.componets

Pass 1 Aug 2016 71,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f top suspension mount tops corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2015 63,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 63,961 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 54,434 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 54,434 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 52,287 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 52,287 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 38,674 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 38,674 miles

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

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 ZBR is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 ZBR, 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 ZBR is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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