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SA09 ZST

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

92,739 mi
Last recorded92,739 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA09 ZST
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 92,739 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 92,739 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 90,686 miles

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

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

parking brake performance only 12 percent 16 percent is the miminum

Fail 27 Mar 2025 90,684 miles

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

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

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

parking brake performance only 12 percent 16 percent is the miminum

Pass 13 Jun 2024 88,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front outer sill

Nearside Front shock top nut corroded

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

sump light corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2023 86,159 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 80,717 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 73,771 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 72,008 miles

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

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

off side rear bump stop has fallen of

Pass 19 Mar 2018 57,854 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 57,854 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 49,865 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 22 Mar 2016 45,064 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 40,547 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 32,968 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 26,416 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 18,696 miles

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

exhaust tailpipe slightly 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 ZST is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZST, 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 ZST registered?

SA09 ZST is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is SA09 ZST safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA09 ZST shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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