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FJ09 ZFY

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,201 mi
Last recorded58,201 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ09 ZFY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 58,201 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 56,329 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 56,313 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 54,545 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 54,530 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 50,825 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 44,566 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 44,521 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 44,511 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2021 43,859 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 43,859 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 41,081 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 37,552 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 37,552 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 33,874 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 32,294 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 300,035 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 28,154 miles

Exhaust back box corroded but not leaking gases

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 24,557 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 24,449 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 18,631 miles

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

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 ZFY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZFY, 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 ZFY registered?

FJ09 ZFY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 July 2009.

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