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FJ09 ZKS

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,237 mi
Last recorded95,237 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 95,237 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 94,522 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 May 2025 94,522 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2024 90,356 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 82,950 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 82,950 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 77,711 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 77,710 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front flexible pipe broken, 2 x brackets broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Boot split and rear bush split/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 74,196 miles

exhaust system is slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2020 70,360 miles

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

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

exhaust system is slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Mar 2020 70,360 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system is slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2019 64,561 miles

exhaust system is slightly deteriorated

manufacturers specify cambelt kit replacement interval of 62500 miles

Pass 16 Mar 2018 58,480 miles

rear exhaust is slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 Mar 2018 58,480 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

rear exhaust is slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2017 51,649 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 45,031 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 38,597 miles

exhaust front flex damaged

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Fail 21 Mar 2015 38,597 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are split around the inner and outer walls and shoulders

exhaust front flex damaged

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2014 30,827 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyres cracking due to age

exhaust rear box outer skin becoming corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2013 22,358 miles

All tyres have age related cracking

Pass 8 Mar 2012 14,352 miles

both front wiper blades split at the edges but still effectively clear the screen

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 ZKS is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver 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 ZKS, 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 ZKS registered?

FJ09 ZKS is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 July 2009.

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