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MK09 JZL

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,270 mi
Last recorded86,270 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 JZL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 86,270 miles

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))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 86,268 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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 3 Dec 2024 82,735 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 82,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 76,740 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 79,075 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 75,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 72,554 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 71,041 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 65,852 miles

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 24 May 2019 65,848 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2018 58,748 miles

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

both front wipers deteriorated

exhaust back box deteriorated

front exhaust bracket insecure but system adequately supported

Fail 8 May 2018 58,748 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front wipers deteriorated

exhaust back box deteriorated

front exhaust bracket insecure but system adequately supported

Pass 9 May 2017 53,058 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2016 47,765 miles

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2015 41,099 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 34,057 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2014 34,057 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 20 May 2013 25,547 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 25,547 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 20,905 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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MK09 JZL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red 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 MK09 JZL, 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 MK09 JZL registered?

MK09 JZL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 May 2009.

Is MK09 JZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK09 JZL shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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