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SC09 ZBT

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,450 mi
Last recorded81,450 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC09 ZBT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 81,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 77,305 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 75,481 miles

fuel light on

Fail 9 Aug 2018 75,481 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

fuel light on

oil level below minimum

Pass 8 Aug 2017 70,123 miles

Front Exhaust mounting corroded away.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn below 1.6mm on inner edge. 175/65-14H (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Below 1.6mm on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre splitting/cracking between treads.

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

Fail 3 Aug 2017 70,087 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65-14H (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Exhaust mounting corroded away.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn below 1.6mm on inner edge. 175/65-14H (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Below 1.6mm on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre splitting/cracking between treads.

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 64,604 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Below 1.6mm on inner and outer edge. 175/65-14H (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 64,604 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Below 1.6mm on inner and outer edge. 175/65-14H (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 57,857 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber top nut slightly corroded but not seriously weakening component

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front shock absorber top nut slightly corroded but not seriously weakening component

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

removed object from drivers rear view mirror

Pass 7 Aug 2014 47,505 miles

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

exhaust front support bracket cracked

Pass 13 Jul 2013 41,442 miles

Corrosion to exhaust backbox clamp

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2013 41,442 miles

Corrosion to exhaust backbox clamp

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 30,170 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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SC09 ZBT is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SC09 ZBT, 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 ZBT registered?

SC09 ZBT is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 August 2009.

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