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MA09 ZWB

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

87,430 mi
Last recorded87,430 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 87,430 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 86,234 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 85,258 miles

all tyres cracking in tread

Fail 8 Sep 2023 85,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

all tyres cracking in tread

Pass 15 Sep 2022 83,690 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber top mount corroded

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2022 83,690 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber top mount corroded

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2021 81,881 miles

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

Nearside front fog light out

Offside Front Slight bind

Slight exhaust blow from rear joint

Pass 28 Sep 2020 78,524 miles

Both nearside front and offside rear shockers weeping

Fail 28 Sep 2020 78,524 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both front discs corroding

Both nearside front and offside rear shockers weeping

Pass 11 Oct 2019 74,719 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 70,032 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 66,248 miles

rear shocker top bushes deteriorated

Fail 27 Sep 2017 66,248 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear shocker top bushes deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2016 62,527 miles

both front lower arms rear bushes splitting

Fail 11 Oct 2016 62,527 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

both front lower arms rear bushes splitting

both rear shockers top bushes splitting

Pass 22 Oct 2015 59,008 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)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 51,018 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 43,279 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 34,307 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 ZWB is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue 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 ZWB, 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 ZWB registered?

MA09 ZWB is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 August 2009.

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