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MA09 FZN

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,033 mi
Last recorded95,033 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA09 FZN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2026 95,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 90,906 miles

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

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

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 86,550 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 82,219 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 82,219 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 77,893 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 73,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX/ALSO OUTER SKIN CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 73,369 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX/ALSO OUTER SKIN CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 68,942 miles

EXAUST REAR BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Fail 2 Sep 2020 68,942 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EXAUST REAR BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Pass 5 Apr 2019 62,241 miles

EXAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Pass 7 Apr 2018 56,730 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 56,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2017 50,249 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box outer skin corroded but not blowing (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 50,220 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort handbrake no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box outer skin corroded but not blowing (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 43,757 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear bump stop adrift

both front shock absorber top mounts have slight play

exhaust back box corroded but not blowing

Pass 31 Mar 2015 35,944 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust back box corroded but not blowing

n/s/f wiper blade split

o/s/r suspension bump stop adrift

slight play in both front shock absorber top mounts

Fail 27 Mar 2015 35,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust back box corroded but not blowing

n/s/f wiper blade split

o/s/r suspension bump stop adrift

slight play in both front shock absorber top mounts

Pass 4 Apr 2014 30,032 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 23,839 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 18,953 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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MA09 FZN is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MA09 FZN, 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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MA09 FZN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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