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SY09 ZRP

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,435 mi
Last recorded86,435 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 ZRP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 86,435 miles

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

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

offside rear tail light lens damaged

rear axle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 5 Sep 2023 85,422 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear axle showing signs of corrosion

slight play at nearside front wheel

Pass 23 Sep 2022 66,153 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 66,091 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both nearside... 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

clutch pedal has slight side play

Pass 12 Aug 2021 60,929 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 60,929 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 57,059 miles

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

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

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

both front strut top mountings corroded

clutch pedal insecre...

Fail 14 Aug 2020 57,059 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

both front strut top mountings corroded

clutch pedal insecre...

Pass 14 Aug 2019 53,734 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 53,734 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 47,230 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 47,230 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 41,384 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 33,097 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 28,092 miles

advise rear exhaust

Pass 2 Jul 2014 23,198 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 17,726 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 10,288 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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SY09 ZRP is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SY09 ZRP, 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 SY09 ZRP registered?

SY09 ZRP is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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