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FD09 KTO

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,446 mi
Last recorded88,446 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 KTO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 88,446 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR tyre lightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 83,490 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2025 83,490 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaks from front & rear clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 80,092 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 80,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 76,810 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 72,929 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2021 69,108 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 65,330 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 61,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 54,280 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 54,280 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn anti roll bar link arm worn and knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 46,612 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 40,263 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 32,046 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 23,834 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 15,592 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside and nearside front tyres are worn and deterioated

rear tyres are deterioated

Fail 5 Jul 2013 15,591 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside and nearside front tyres are worn and deterioated

rear tyres are deterioated

Pass 3 Jul 2012 5,277 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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FD09 KTO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD09 KTO registered?

FD09 KTO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 July 2009.

Is FD09 KTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD09 KTO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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