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FJ09 ZFD

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

94,410 mi
Last recorded94,410 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 94,410 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2025 73,821 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Front Tyres cracking ,perishing, poor condition, worn on inner edge.

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 73,238 miles

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

Front Wipers slight smear

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 72,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 72,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 71,714 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 71,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure Broken attachment. (4.1.1 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 70,959 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 70,959 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 70,448 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both (PRS) (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both( PRS) (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 70,448 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both (PRS) (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both( PRS) (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 69,121 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective and clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear bump stop insecure

Fail 3 Jun 2019 69,121 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective and clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear bump stop insecure

Pass 15 May 2018 66,920 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 66,920 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 19 May 2017 64,594 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 64,594 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 61,071 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 61,071 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 54,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 54,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 46,704 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 39,784 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 28,589 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 28,587 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 ZFD is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 ZFD, 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 ZFD is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 July 2009.

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