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SA09 ZRX

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,559 mi
Last recorded89,559 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA09 ZRX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2024 89,559 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective missing (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened AXEL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure BACK BOX (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component fractured AXEL (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 80,490 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 80,490 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 72,448 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 72,445 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 71,792 miles

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

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 69,795 miles

Advise yellow warning

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 68,455 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 67,140 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 67,140 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 60,343 miles

All 4 road springs corroded

Battery slightly loose in its securing mountings but unlikely to become completely dislodged

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

Exhaust system hitting fuel tank heat shields

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe join (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad wiring insecure ,but not likey to cause a short

Offside Rear Hub binding slightly when rotated

Pass 31 Jan 2017 52,661 miles

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

both handbrake cables deteriorated

Fail 27 Jan 2017 52,661 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)

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

both handbrake cables deteriorated

thin engine bay breather hose split

Pass 18 Mar 2016 49,670 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 45,954 miles

Nearside Front 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 31 Mar 2014 39,774 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 39,774 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 31,219 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

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)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 22,188 miles

Tailbox corroded

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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SA09 ZRX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SA09 ZRX, 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 SA09 ZRX registered?

SA09 ZRX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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