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SH09 ZKW

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,118 mi
Last recorded96,118 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 ZKW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 96,118 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2025 96,109 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 92,074 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 84,735 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 82,819 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 80,434 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 76,160 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 69,421 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 57,512 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 57,389 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 44,460 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

play in clutch pedal

Pass 10 Jun 2014 39,395 miles

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

exhaust tailpipe deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2013 27,188 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 20,916 miles

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

SLIGHT OIL LEAK N/S/F INNER D/SHAFT

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 ZKW is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 ZKW, 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 ZKW registered?

SH09 ZKW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 June 2009.

Is SH09 ZKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH09 ZKW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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