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FY09 ZVK

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

58,072 mi
Last recorded58,072 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 ZVK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 58,072 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 56,088 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 55,868 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 52,446 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 49,413 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 48,980 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 45,825 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 45,762 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 36,397 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 32,514 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 32,417 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 27,341 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s/r & o/s/r (2.7.2a)

rear exhaust poor

Fail 9 Feb 2017 27,341 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s/r & o/s/r (2.7.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust poor

Pass 16 Sep 2015 21,116 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin coroded

Pass 2 Jun 2015 20,012 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 15,609 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 12,636 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 12,188 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Apr 2012 9,308 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 ZVK is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 FY09 ZVK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY09 ZVK registered?

FY09 ZVK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 April 2009.

Is FY09 ZVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY09 ZVK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FY09 ZVK have outstanding finance?

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