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OE09 PZM

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

36,037 mi
Last recorded36,037 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE09 PZM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 36,037 miles

Nearside Front washer jet poor

Rear corrosion to rear axle and spring seats nearside and offside

condition of exhaust back box

Pass 17 Sep 2024 35,980 miles

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

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

Underbody components corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2024 35,953 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear axle corroded

bonnet stay insecure

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2023 35,827 miles

Front exhaust clamp broken (front)

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2023 35,813 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front exhaust clamp broken (front)

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2022 35,558 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front top mount corroded

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear general corrosion on rear

bonnet stay insecure

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2021 35,399 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust mount attached to gearbox broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust back box cover corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2020 34,972 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 33,450 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear corroding

Pass 2 Aug 2018 30,817 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroding

Fail 2 Aug 2018 30,817 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 1 Aug 2017 27,592 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

both rear coil springs slightly corroded.

Pass 10 Aug 2016 24,924 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded.

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

Offside Rear tyre cut in tread.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pads wearing low.

n/s front and rear tyres are perished.

Pass 27 Jul 2015 20,918 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rear silencer corroded.

n/s front tyre cut and perished outer sidewall.

Pass 24 Jul 2014 15,971 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 24 Jul 2014 15,971 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 14 Aug 2013 12,786 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)

both front tyres are slightly cut/damaged outer sidewalls.

exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Pass 14 Aug 2013 12,786 miles

both front tyres are slightly cut/damaged outer sidewalls.

exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Pass 17 Aug 2012 9,157 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 9,157 miles

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

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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OE09 PZM is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OE09 PZM, 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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OE09 PZM is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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