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FS55 ZOE

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

42,321 mi
Last recorded42,321 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFS55 ZOE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 42,321 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top hat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rears in tread / perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 42,321 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint / front section heavily deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened past service standards / advise repair (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top hat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rears in tread / perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 40,619 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 38,301 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front exhaust section corroded

Rear brake bind --both sides

Pass 26 Aug 2022 35,255 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides ------REPLACE SOON (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front discs have slight wear

slight brake bind detected on nsr and osf brakes

Pass 23 Aug 2021 32,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 27,517 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 22,346 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 17,854 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 14,945 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 10,325 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 8,989 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 8,055 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 6,930 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 5,849 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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FS55 ZOE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FS55 ZOE, 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 FS55 ZOE registered?

FS55 ZOE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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