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FD09 FWC

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

56,342 mi
Last recorded56,342 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 FWC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 56,342 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective advise fit new clamp. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald inner edge / tread depth 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (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))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald inner edge / tread depth 4.1mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle location arm / forward mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached outer mounting "bolts" missing. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning hi-level, n/s outer l.e.d.not working. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front tyres worn bald and significantly "thin" on inner edge/s.(No spare tyre).

Fail 19 Jun 2024 56,341 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective advise fit new clamp. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald inner edge / tread depth 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald inner edge / tread depth 4.1mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle location arm / forward mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached outer mounting "bolts" missing. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning hi-level, n/s outer l.e.d.not working. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front tyres worn bald and significantly "thin" on inner edge/s.(No spare tyre).

Pass 22 Jun 2023 47,923 miles

Central Front Exhaust / front pipe clamp corroded.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear pin/bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear pin/bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle location arm / forward mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tracmax tyre / cracking + perishing / tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust box / outer body corroded.

Fail 16 Jun 2023 47,923 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged parking brake cable. (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged parking brake cable. (1.1.15 (a))

Central Front Exhaust / front pipe clamp corroded.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear pin/bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear pin/bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle location arm / forward mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tracmax tyre / cracking + perishing / tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust box / outer body corroded.

Pass 5 May 2022 27,166 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 5 May 2022 27,166 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Apr 2021 26,607 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 26 Apr 2021 26,607 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 May 2020 26,152 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

undertray fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2019 25,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 24,944 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 22,589 miles

both rear tyres cracking

engine covers and undertrays fitted

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 31 Mar 2016 18,100 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 15,879 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 14,581 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 13,213 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 12,031 miles

rear exhaust rattling

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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FD09 FWC is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FD09 FWC, 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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FD09 FWC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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