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MA09 ZSV

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,519 mi
Last recorded108,519 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA09 ZSV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 108,519 miles

All springs corroded

All underbody corroded

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front subframe corroded

Oil leak

Rear axle corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2026 108,519 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust joints leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

All springs corroded

All underbody corroded

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front subframe corroded

Oil leak

Rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2025 99,925 miles

All under body components and prescribed areas slightly corroded

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

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear axle and components corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2024 91,915 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2024 91,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 89,299 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 86,203 miles

corrosion forming underside and suspension components

Fail 11 Jan 2021 86,203 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

corrosion forming underside and suspension components

Pass 3 Jan 2020 80,999 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 80,999 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 70,398 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 59,160 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2018 59,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2017 52,205 miles

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

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2016 45,658 miles

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

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

Rear tyre valves cracked-o/s+n/s

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2015 37,334 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine breather pipe loose

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2014 28,534 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust corroded

oil around n/s inner cv joint

Pass 6 Mar 2013 20,168 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2012 12,198 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 ZSV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZSV, 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 MA09 ZSV registered?

MA09 ZSV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 June 2009.

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