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SH09 ZKN

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

34,993 mi
Last recorded34,993 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 ZKN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 34,993 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 31,949 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive at sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 27,666 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 27,666 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 23,710 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 19,812 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 19,812 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2021 15,819 miles

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

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

exhaust mounting defective but still secure

rear axle corroded

Pass 15 May 2018 25,294 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 25,294 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2017 23,859 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 21,156 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 18,402 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 15,422 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 15,422 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 12,539 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 9,729 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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SH09 ZKN is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SH09 ZKN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH09 ZKN registered?

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

Is SH09 ZKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH09 ZKN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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