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FJ09 ZGT

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,242 mi
Last recorded127,242 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 127,242 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 127,238 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2024 117,180 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 113,124 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 110,843 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 109,954 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 108,697 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 108,267 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 107,365 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 107,339 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 100,728 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 79,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has cuts but not hitting cords (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre has cuts but not hitting cords

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2015 59,219 miles

back box outer skin coming away

Pass 31 Oct 2014 41,538 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 41,538 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 30,248 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 25,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 25,291 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 24,434 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 17,745 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 ZGT is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZGT, 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 ZGT registered?

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

Is FJ09 ZGT safe to buy?

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