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FY09 ZVM

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,772 mi
Last recorded34,772 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 34,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened mount cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 33,281 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 31,137 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 31,137 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated nail (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 29,339 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 27,348 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 25,826 miles

Exhaust backbox slight leak,

Pass 13 Jul 2020 24,051 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 22,914 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 21,198 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 21,198 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 19,720 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 18,018 miles

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 18,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left aim adjusted (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left aim adjusted (1.8)

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 16,143 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 14,156 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jul 2013 12,854 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 11,375 miles

rear seat belts not checked

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 ZVM is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FY09 ZVM, 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 ZVM registered?

FY09 ZVM is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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