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KV09 ZJX

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,167 mi
Last recorded74,167 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV09 ZJX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 74,167 miles

Noisy engine

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

Slight bind on both rear wheels

Pass 11 Aug 2020 66,021 miles

engine noise

leaks

tyres worn/deteriorating

Pass 15 Aug 2019 61,957 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 61,957 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 60,760 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 57,373 miles

nearside front tyre outer edge feathering

rear section exhaust silencer corroded

rear wiper blade defective

Fail 3 Jan 2018 57,101 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke 2.421/m (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 52,490 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 47,072 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres outer walls slightly damaged

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2016 47,049 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 2.66 (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wheel bolt(s) missing 4, (1 each wheel) (4.2.A.1e)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres outer walls slightly damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2015 40,353 miles

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

front no plate slightly delaminated

vehicle slighty smokes

Pass 8 Jan 2014 34,018 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 34,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 22,005 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 21,995 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 18,077 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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KV09 ZJX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KV09 ZJX, 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 KV09 ZJX registered?

KV09 ZJX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 April 2009.

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