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SH09 MZU

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

107,202 mi
Last recorded107,202 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 MZU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2022 107,202 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and front flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear shocker casing corroded

Offside Rear shocker casing corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2021 106,498 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 104,969 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 104,969 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 98,129 miles

Coolant leak ()

all coil springs corroded

oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2019 98,128 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

all coil springs corroded

oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2018 91,772 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 91,772 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre rubber burst (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 86,697 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 86,678 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 78,837 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front top strut retaining washer heavily corroded

oil leak around rear top and bottom of engine

rear axle corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2016 78,837 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)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front top strut retaining washer heavily corroded

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

oil leak around rear top and bottom of engine

rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2015 62,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

exhaust tailpipe starting to deteriorate

rear wiper blade torn

slight damage to offside front wheel rim

Pass 24 Mar 2014 53,693 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2013 47,626 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2013 47,626 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2012 42,222 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 42,222 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SH09 MZU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SH09 MZU, 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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SH09 MZU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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