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PN09 ZHE

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,261 mi
Last recorded130,261 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN09 ZHE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 130,261 miles

Coil spring corroded 2 x rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 x rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside components corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2024 125,085 miles

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

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

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

surface rust on under side of vheicle

Fail 23 Jul 2024 125,084 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

surface rust on under side of vheicle

Pass 26 Jul 2023 117,131 miles

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

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

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Jul 2022 111,330 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 111,329 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil cap missing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 103,132 miles

Exhaust flexible slightly damaged

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 103,132 miles

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

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

Exhaust flexible slightly damaged

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 95,377 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 86,021 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 86,021 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 77,492 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2017 77,492 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 69,259 miles

oil sump leaking oil

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

Nearside Rear bump stop de attached

Offside Rear bum stop de attached

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 52,068 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 38,927 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 38,927 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

NSF WIPER STARTING TO SPLIT AND CATCHING A PILLAR

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 22,432 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 13,424 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 12,156 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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PN09 ZHE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver 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 PN09 ZHE, 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 PN09 ZHE registered?

PN09 ZHE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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