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OE09 PZU

2009 Ford Ka

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

105,265 mi
Last recorded105,265 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE09 PZU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 105,265 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 104,306 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 104,294 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 103,381 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 102,792 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 102,062 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 102,058 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (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))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (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))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 102,039 miles

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

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 101,102 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 101,098 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 98,136 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 94,285 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 94,281 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 88,876 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 88,876 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 71,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside headlamp mounting broken but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 71,844 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside headlamp mounting broken but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 55,497 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 47,251 miles

Advise condition of rear exhaust box

Fail 30 Sep 2014 47,251 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Advise condition of rear exhaust box

Pass 1 Jul 2013 45,434 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 45,434 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 34,359 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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OE09 PZU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 PZU, 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 OE09 PZU registered?

OE09 PZU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 June 2009.

Is OE09 PZU safe to buy?

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