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MA09 ZWH

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,105 mi
Last recorded82,105 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA09 ZWH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2023 82,105 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 80,988 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 78,661 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 78,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also low on tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 78,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 71,362 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 63,228 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 60,271 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 60,271 miles

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

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2016 54,398 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 54,398 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2015 43,062 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 37,554 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 32,026 miles

back box corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2013 32,022 miles

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

back box corroded

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 ZWH is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ZWH, 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 ZWH is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 May 2009.

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