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VX09 ZCF

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

112,163 mi
Last recorded112,163 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX09 ZCF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 112,163 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 112,162 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened beam by spring mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 107,577 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2024 107,577 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 flexi pipe / centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade is bent (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175.65.14 t (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear seat belts not tested , due to items on rear seat obstructing access

Pass 5 Sep 2023 100,791 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge / cracked & perished 175.65.14 t (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle / subframe corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2023 100,791 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from cat to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge / cracked & perished 175.65.14 t (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle / subframe corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2022 93,911 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (t) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 93,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (t) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 86,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 86,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 74,452 miles

Exhaust clamp missing/system still secure

Exhaust condition/ corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wiper slightly split still clearing screen

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Movement not likely to become detached (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Signs of being ran flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive No oil to do emissions topped up (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 74,451 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust clamp missing/system still secure

Exhaust condition/ corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wiper slightly split still clearing screen

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Movement not likely to become detached (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Signs of being ran flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive No oil to do emissions topped up (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 63,096 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 55,177 miles

slight bind from n/s/f brake

Fail 11 Sep 2018 55,177 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 47,378 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 43,565 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 37,717 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 29,603 miles

both rear tyres wearing more on the inside edge

Pass 11 Jan 2014 19,405 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 11,983 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 8,382 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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VX09 ZCF is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VX09 ZCF, 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 VX09 ZCF registered?

VX09 ZCF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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