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FY09 MZT

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

56,139 mi
Last recorded56,139 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 MZT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 56,139 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 56,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 54,800 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flixi and rear silencer slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 51,863 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 49,462 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle nearside + offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + Worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + Worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 49,420 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 49,420 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 48,991 miles

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

bock box outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2018 47,878 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 46,964 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm light cracking walls/ n/s rear 2nails in tread (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust poor condition corroson not blowing

rear suspesion beam poor condition corroson

Pass 3 Oct 2016 44,940 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring testing of some componants

Pass 9 May 2015 36,897 miles

rear axle beam has slight corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2014 28,212 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside mirror slight damage

Pass 23 Mar 2013 23,352 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 16,533 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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FY09 MZT is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FY09 MZT, 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 FY09 MZT registered?

FY09 MZT is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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