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FJ09 ZDU

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,970 mi
Last recorded91,970 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 91,970 miles

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 20 Apr 2023 91,970 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 21 Jul 2022 87,478 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front bumper corner fixings damaged

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop insecure

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 83,776 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 83,774 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 81,719 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 16 Jul 2020 81,719 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Aug 2019 78,179 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear axle corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 78,179 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 71,346 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coolant level low

Pass 17 Aug 2017 65,330 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Aug 2016 56,747 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Aug 2015 47,291 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 38,366 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2013 30,649 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 23,100 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 ZDU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 ZDU, 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 ZDU registered?

FJ09 ZDU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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