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KM09 JZR

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

71,464 mi
Last recorded71,464 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM09 JZR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 71,464 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 70,863 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Axle slightly corroded

Pass 10 May 2024 70,060 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 69,999 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 69,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable retaining bracket broken but cable secure

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 67,127 miles

Rear suspension cross member corroded

Pass 10 May 2021 65,547 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2020 59,658 miles

surface corrosion underside coil springs corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2019 53,868 miles

clutch pedal bracket broken

Pass 30 Apr 2018 45,353 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 33,372 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 24,682 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Fail 26 Apr 2016 24,682 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 19,333 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 15,205 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 11,145 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jun 2012 7,686 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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KM09 JZR is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver 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 KM09 JZR, 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 KM09 JZR registered?

KM09 JZR is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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