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FN09 CSZ

2009 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

74,670 mi
Last recorded74,670 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN09 CSZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 74,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle corroded within 30cm of both rear spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 74,653 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive suspect driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion on rear axle beam within 30cm of both spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 73,602 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 72,822 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 71,568 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 71,568 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 70,175 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 70,175 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 68,903 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 64,966 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 64,966 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 59,304 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 52,055 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 44,336 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2015 44,336 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2014 32,921 miles

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 2 Nov 2013 40,519 miles

Exhaust rear box slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 35,873 miles

Exhaust rear box slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Nov 2012 35,873 miles

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

Exhaust rear box slightly deteriorated

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

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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FN09 CSZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FN09 CSZ, 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 FN09 CSZ registered?

FN09 CSZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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