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VX09 ZFT

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,201 mi
Last recorded65,201 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX09 ZFT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 65,201 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 61,689 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 57,225 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 10 Feb 2023 52,492 miles

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Rear sub-frame has corrosion

Fail 3 Feb 2023 52,485 miles

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

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Rear sub-frame has corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2022 50,767 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 48,526 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 48,526 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 47,162 miles

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

exhaust back box diteriated but not blowing

Pass 21 Jan 2019 44,798 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded but not leaking

Fail 18 Jan 2019 44,792 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

exhaust back box corroded but not leaking

Pass 8 Jan 2018 42,742 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 40,163 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 36,480 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 33,001 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 30,157 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 27,293 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 24,521 miles

osf disc slighty rusty

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 ZFT is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZFT, 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 ZFT registered?

VX09 ZFT is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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