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SH09 ZNY

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

18,672 mi
Last recorded18,672 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2021 18,672 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt pretensioner deployed (7.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt pretensioner deployed (7.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened coil spring mounts both sides marked yellow (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear unable to test rear seat belts

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 28,480 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 28,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 24,065 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 May 2018 24,065 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 May 2017 23,130 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 13,254 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 19,614 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 11,015 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 14,771 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 7,085 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 ZNY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZNY, 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 SH09 ZNY registered?

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

Is SH09 ZNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH09 ZNY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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