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SL09 ZLE

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

83,348 mi
Last recorded83,348 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 ZLE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 83,348 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front support brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe chafing handbrake cable rubbing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust back box fouling coil spring

front scuttle panel extensively corroded and holed

general corrosion on underside

clutch pedal snapped off of pivot and has excessive side movement

Fail 26 Feb 2024 83,347 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure very poor amateur repair to flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure securing bracket missing (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged flexi hose bracket excessively corroded and insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety sump (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front support brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe chafing handbrake cable rubbing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust back box fouling coil spring

front scuttle panel extensively corroded and holed

general corrosion on underside

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective mount bolt loose and bracket insecure and hanging down ()

clutch pedal snapped off of pivot and has excessive side movement

Pass 3 Mar 2023 82,063 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

CLUTCH PEDAL LOOSE AND SWINGING SIDE TO SIDE

Coolant leak RADIATOR LEAKING DRIVERS LOWER CORNER ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI HAS POOR REPAIR (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective BACK BOX FOULING FLOOR / REAR VALANCE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIGHT PITTING ON DISC FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

SCUTTLE PANEL HEAVILY CORRODED AND HOLED

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH FRONT SUPPORT BRACKETS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 OF 5 BULBS NOT WORKING (4.3.1 (a) (i))

rear wiper and arm missing

Fail 1 Mar 2023 82,063 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim WOOD / DEBRIS JAMMED BETWEEN WHEEL RIM AND TYRE (5.2.3 (k))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure MOUNTING BRACKET NOT ATTACHED (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged BRAKE PIPE MOUNTING BRACKET NOT ATTACHED FOR REAR FLEXI TO PIPE JOINT (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure MOUNTING BROKEN (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

CLUTCH PEDAL LOOSE AND SWINGING SIDE TO SIDE

Coolant leak RADIATOR LEAKING DRIVERS LOWER CORNER ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI HAS POOR REPAIR (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective BACK BOX FOULING FLOOR / REAR VALANCE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIGHT PITTING ON DISC FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported CLIP MISSING AT JOINT TO FLEXI AT REAR AXLE (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported CLIP TO HOLDER MISSING AT JOINT TO FLEXI REAR AXLE (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

SCUTTLE PANEL HEAVILY CORRODED AND HOLED

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH FRONT SUPPORT BRACKETS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 OF 5 BULBS NOT WORKING (4.3.1 (a) (i))

rear wiper and arm missing

Fail 20 Feb 2023 81,852 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both support brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake flexible hose insecure

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2023 81,384 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside support brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake flexible hose insecure

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 81,310 miles

Emissions not tested low oil (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside support brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake flexible hose insecure

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 72,584 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 72,550 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 68,113 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2019 58,865 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 48,522 miles

Exhaust mounting defective at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside handbrake cable support bracket insecure

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

offside and nearside handbrake outer cables split

Pass 15 May 2018 48,154 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both and slow to release (3.7.B.3)

front to rear exhaust in poor condition

underside at rear corroded but all components still ok

Pass 13 May 2017 43,601 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 38,192 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 32,891 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 32,870 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 27,739 miles

exhaust in poor condition and leaking slightly

Pass 23 May 2013 22,062 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 16,614 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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SL09 ZLE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SL09 ZLE, 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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SL09 ZLE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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