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KU09 ZTY

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,390 mi
Last recorded41,390 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU09 ZTY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 41,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2025 38,538 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone - rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2025 38,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone - rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2024 33,541 miles

Exhaust blow at front section.

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

Rear beam axle corroded.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 22 Feb 2023 30,820 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2022 28,431 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 26 Feb 2021 26,196 miles

N/S/F Tyre perished, split and in poor condition.

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Rear tyres perished and worn.

Pass 24 Feb 2020 24,899 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 22,752 miles

N/S/R Tyre worn.

O/S/F Tyre perished and split.

O/S/R Tyre perished.

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 19 Mar 2018 22,243 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 21,646 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 47,747 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 19,605 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 19,605 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 17,240 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 14,690 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 12,345 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 12,345 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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KU09 ZTY 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 83.3%.

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 KU09 ZTY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU09 ZTY registered?

KU09 ZTY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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