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KR58 ZGN

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,347 mi
Last recorded96,347 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR58 ZGN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 96,347 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Bump stops missing

Fail 29 Aug 2024 96,347 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Bump stops missing

Pass 7 Jul 2023 95,308 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear axle and coil springs corroded

Rear bump stops missing

Fail 7 Jul 2023 95,308 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cap does not lock (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear axle and coil springs corroded

Rear bump stops missing

Pass 11 Feb 2022 95,298 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various small chips in glass (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear suspension bump stops broken

complete exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2022 95,298 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various small chips in glass (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear suspension bump stops broken

complete exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2021 93,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 93,368 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 90,387 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged both rear (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 90,386 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged both rear (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 83,555 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 76,628 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake retaining bracket broken

Rear Rear exhaust outer skin corroded and breaking away from main body of exhaust

Pass 25 Jan 2017 70,827 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 28 Jan 2016 62,385 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 51,776 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 41,315 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 32,737 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 22,184 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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KR58 ZGN 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 72.2%.

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 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 KR58 ZGN, 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 KR58 ZGN registered?

KR58 ZGN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 February 2009.

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