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FJ09 ZYS

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,533 mi
Last recorded96,533 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 96,533 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (both sides) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 96,533 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (both sides) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 89,756 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 80,682 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Footbrake & handbrake efficiency slightly low

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 80,682 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Footbrake & handbrake efficiency slightly low

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 69,762 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 69,762 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 59,948 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 59,947 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure handbrake (1.1.15 (c))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 49,208 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 37,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 37,788 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 24,802 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 24,802 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 15,061 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 14,456 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 13,199 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 Mar 2015 11,645 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 10,091 miles

slight blow on exhaust rear silencer

Pass 11 Mar 2013 8,459 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 6,925 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 ZYS 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 ZYS, 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 ZYS registered?

FJ09 ZYS is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 August 2009.

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