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PN09 ZZK

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

118,281 mi
Last recorded118,281 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN09 ZZK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 118,281 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 114,813 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 114,811 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle holed at spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Front coolant level low

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 111,704 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 106,966 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 106,966 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 106,375 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking but not down to ply or cords

Pass 9 Apr 2021 103,504 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 101,718 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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 9 Apr 2019 93,556 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 93,556 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2018 90,558 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 90,552 miles

Emissions not tested engine missfiring/cutting out (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' visor dropped/worn (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 83,816 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 83,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 76,138 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Bump stop requires repair

Fail 14 Dec 2015 76,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Bump stop requires repair

Pass 9 Jul 2015 71,531 miles

Engine management light on dash board

Fail 9 Jul 2015 71,529 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine management light on dash board

Pass 19 Jul 2014 54,842 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2013 48,500 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 41,270 miles

o/s/f & n/s/r tyres worn close to wear markers

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 ZZK is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ZZK, 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 ZZK registered?

PN09 ZZK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 July 2009.

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