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FJ09 ZKU

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

61,025 mi
Last recorded61,025 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 61,025 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2026 61,025 miles

Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened spring chair (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened spring chair (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 55,539 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front top mount has slight play

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 55,539 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front top mount has slight play

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Mar 2024 51,797 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 11 Mar 2024 51,797 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 23 Feb 2023 48,137 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 48,137 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 44,043 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 39,062 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 36,530 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend further inspection/replace, also binding slightly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn almost smooth on edges, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 32,873 miles

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

Exhaust system corroding.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 25,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1756514 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2017 21,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.41mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin is corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2016 20,776 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 19,399 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 18,622 miles

outer skin of rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2013 17,802 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 16,225 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 ZKU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZKU, 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 ZKU registered?

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

Is FJ09 ZKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ09 ZKU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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