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SH09 ZNF

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

46,203 mi
Last recorded46,203 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 ZNF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 46,203 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 42,533 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 42,533 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 40,903 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 40,901 miles

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 40,787 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

covers/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 11 Jul 2023 40,785 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush at rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush at rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

covers/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 11 Jul 2022 39,972 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 39,070 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

clutch pedal sticking

Fail 19 Jul 2021 39,069 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

clutch pedal sticking

Pass 13 Jul 2020 37,491 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside at rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 37,488 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking excessively (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside at rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 35,275 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and o/s/r cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 35,275 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and o/s/r cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 31,845 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2017 29,326 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 26,257 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 25,901 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust flexi burst but not resulting in leak of gases

rear exhaust clamp missing

rear silencer exhaust excessivly corroded

rear wiper split

n/s/r tyre badly cracked and perished

Pass 2 Apr 2015 24,525 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 24,525 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 22,818 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 22,818 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 18,364 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 18,364 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 12,379 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 12,378 miles

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

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

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

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 ZNF is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 ZNF, 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 ZNF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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