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KA09 ZRA

2009 Ford Ka

Maroon Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

62,608 mi
Last recorded62,608 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA09 ZRA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 62,608 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2026 62,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 60,171 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 57,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

timing belt change due 5year/62.5k intervals

Pass 16 Feb 2023 53,700 miles

Corrosion, some heavy to rear beam axle.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres treads feathering towards edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 53,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link lower balljoint grease cover split and perished. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Corrosion, some heavy to rear beam axle.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop link lower balljoint has slight play and water ingress. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres treads feathering towards edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 50,330 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 46,354 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center section missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip ZONE "A" (3.2 (a) (i))

timing belt history? (due 5year/62.5k intervals)

tyre sealant expired

Pass 20 Feb 2020 42,863 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 38,757 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 34,616 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 30,571 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 27,874 miles

breather pipe on back of engine split

cambelt due every 5 years

Pass 2 Mar 2015 25,289 miles

rear blade smeary

Pass 3 Mar 2014 22,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre tread wearing low and unevenly.

rear exhaust silener corroding.

Pass 4 Mar 2013 18,779 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 16,625 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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KA09 ZRA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Maroon with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KA09 ZRA, 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 KA09 ZRA registered?

KA09 ZRA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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