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PN09 ZKG

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

91,194 mi
Last recorded91,194 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN09 ZKG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 May 2025 91,194 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

Central Front damage to bonnet

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 83,481 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2024 83,478 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front disc is corroded and worn uneven

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

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

oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2024 83,422 miles

Emissions unable to be completed unable to carry out emissions test due to condition of exhaust system / back box insecure / loose from centre section / emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exshaust back box corroded / snapped off from centre ex / rattling / loose / blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure exhaust system insecure / due to back box / centre ex support rubber split / ex hanging low / resting on back axle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s/r indi bulb faded in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side n/s hand brake low on braking effort (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush n/s/r shocker top support bush worn to excess / excess movement on shocker (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure o/s head light insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing o/s drivers door mirror complete unit missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side o/s hand brake inop / no braking effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened o/s/r coil spring seat on back axle corrode / holed / very weak in structure (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r coil spring / lower mount on rear axle heavily corroded / holed / signs of axle section becoming very weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

advise to replace o/s/r shocker

both hand brake cables support brackets corroded / snapped off / cables hanging down

both rear bump stops deteriorated / loose inside rear coil springs / advise attention

exhaust front pipe corroded / front flexi section corroded / deteriorated / weak in structure

underside / components showing corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2023 77,249 miles

corrosion to all under-floor components

Fail 21 Feb 2023 77,239 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

corrosion to all under-floor components

Pass 7 Apr 2022 71,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 66,686 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 64,186 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 64,186 miles

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

engine oil sump excess corrosion leak appearing

Pass 14 Mar 2019 57,107 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 52,671 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 48,301 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 45,591 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 45,591 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 43,624 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 41,404 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 41,404 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 37,192 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 37,151 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 30,573 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 ZKG is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PN09 ZKG, 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 ZKG is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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