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HN09 ZVP

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,603 mi
Last recorded81,603 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN09 ZVP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 81,603 miles

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

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both handbrake cables (1.1.15 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

handbrake only just met requirements

long handbrake travel

Fail 7 Jul 2023 81,603 miles

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

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both handbrake cables (1.1.15 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

handbrake only just met requirements

long handbrake travel

Pass 15 Jul 2022 75,850 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 15 Jul 2022 75,849 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

long handbrake travel

Pass 27 Jul 2021 71,773 miles

Rear Lower exhaust box corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2021 71,721 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2020 68,618 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 64,495 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2019 64,495 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2018 60,430 miles

Exhaust rusty.

Pass 3 Jul 2017 58,107 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 49,934 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre perished

nearside front wiper blade split

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2015 45,713 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 45,713 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 41,035 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 10 Jul 2013 32,057 miles

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

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

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

front tyres bald on edges

offside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2012 19,743 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition

rear tyres perished

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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HN09 ZVP is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HN09 ZVP, 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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HN09 ZVP is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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