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PK09 CZO

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,957 mi
Last recorded105,957 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK09 CZO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2022 105,957 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear bump stop loose

Offside Rear bump stop loose

clutch pedal snapped off pedal box but still can be operated

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2021 92,234 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 92,234 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 77,219 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount starting to split (6.1.2 (a))

engine sump slightly corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2020 77,219 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount starting to split (6.1.2 (a))

engine sump slightly corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2020 77,209 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush also external corrosion to casing (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both near and off side brake cables deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))

Rear axle slightly corroded

both near and off side rear bump stops loose/not attached inside coil springs.

exhaust back box deteriorated and exhaust rubber mount.

front exhaust clamps corroded. Back exhaust clamp missing but no leaks and still adequately supported

Pass 24 Sep 2019 65,742 miles

Front both near and off side front strut top mount retainer plates corroded.

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front ball joint cover deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust back box deteriorated and exhaust rubber mount.

front exhaust clamps corroded. Back exhaust clamp missing but no leaks and still adequately supported

Pass 8 Oct 2018 55,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust bracket corroded broken but still adquitly supported

exhaust clamp missing but no leaks and still adquitly supported

Pass 28 Sep 2017 52,869 miles

front exhaust mount corroded but still attached

Fail 27 Sep 2017 52,869 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front exhaust mount corroded but still attached

Pass 12 Jul 2016 50,115 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside Front suspension arm bush slight deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

back box exhaust deteroirated

exhaust clamp missing

exhaust mount corroded but system is still adequately supported

Pass 3 Jun 2015 47,424 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 46,244 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 40,529 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 33,115 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 33,115 miles

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

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

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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PK09 CZO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PK09 CZO, 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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PK09 CZO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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