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KS09 CZJ

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

150,574 mi
Last recorded150,574 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS09 CZJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 150,574 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 150,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 149,119 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 142,396 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Jan 2024 142,384 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Mar 2023 137,973 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 137,679 miles

Front Emissions unable to be completed blowing flex pipe (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 130,388 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 130,233 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 125,933 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 125,933 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 115,092 miles

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

Rear hand break play

Fail 15 Feb 2020 115,088 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear hand break play

Pass 5 Feb 2019 101,370 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 101,370 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 89,268 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 83,135 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 83,113 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 72,877 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 69,464 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 66,860 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 52,767 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 52,766 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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KS09 CZJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KS09 CZJ, 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 KS09 CZJ registered?

KS09 CZJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 July 2009.

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