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PN09 ZFU

2009 Ford Ka

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,911 mi
Last recorded91,911 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN09 ZFU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 91,911 miles

Rear general corrosion to rear axle

Fail 24 Jun 2026 91,911 miles

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

Rear general corrosion to rear axle

Pass 18 Jun 2025 88,562 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front both front fog lights reflectors melted

Central Rear reverse light inoperative

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front fog light inoperative

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 85,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 85,057 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 80,481 miles

Offside front fog light inoperative.

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

reverse light inoperative.

Fail 24 Jun 2023 80,466 miles

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

Offside front fog light inoperative.

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

reverse light inoperative.

Pass 29 Jun 2022 78,890 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 78,890 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 77,740 miles

Offside Rear park brake just met limets

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 76,617 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 75,273 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 75,274 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 72,238 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 72,237 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger broken and back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Position lamp not working fog lamp (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 71,351 miles

Front both tyres below 2mm and inner/outer edge worn

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front suspension arm bush deteriorated

Offside Front shocker leaking

Offside Rear coil spring bump stop insecure

Offside Rear tyre wearing low and perished

Fail 15 Nov 2017 71,351 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front both tyres below 2mm and inner/outer edge worn

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front suspension arm bush deteriorated

Offside Front shocker leaking

Offside Rear coil spring bump stop insecure

Offside Rear tyre wearing low and perished

Pass 9 Nov 2016 69,617 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 64,498 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 56,832 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 56,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 54,082 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 49,716 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 46,192 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (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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PN09 ZFU is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 PN09 ZFU, 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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PN09 ZFU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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