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OU09 ZNJ

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,715 mi
Last recorded89,715 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU09 ZNJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 89,715 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 86,051 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 81,406 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 77,007 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 77,007 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 66,613 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 63,156 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 58,921 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 58,921 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 54,008 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 49,374 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 43,395 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 43,395 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 34,076 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2014 26,499 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 14,450 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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OU09 ZNJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OU09 ZNJ, 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 OU09 ZNJ registered?

OU09 ZNJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is OU09 ZNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU09 ZNJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OU09 ZNJ have outstanding finance?

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