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SC09 ZBP

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

73,418 mi
Last recorded73,418 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC09 ZBP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 73,418 miles

Rear torsion beam has surface corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 68,089 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 68,087 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 62,406 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust blowing at joint

Fail 30 Sep 2023 62,406 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust blowing at joint

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 56,213 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 50,874 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 50,874 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 46,440 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 46,440 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 46,417 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Axle fractured At coil spring (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle fractured At coil spring (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 44,592 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 37,672 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded but not excessive

Fail 6 Aug 2018 37,672 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded but not excessive

Pass 8 Aug 2017 28,403 miles

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Fail 5 Aug 2017 28,403 miles

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

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2016 21,826 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 21,826 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 19,197 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 16,390 miles

rear exhaust corroded but not holed or insicure

Pass 17 Jul 2013 13,434 miles

exhaust rear box (corrosion)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 10,408 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust 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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SC09 ZBP is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SC09 ZBP, 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 SC09 ZBP registered?

SC09 ZBP is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 August 2009.

Is SC09 ZBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC09 ZBP shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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