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FD09 TGU

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

59,057 mi
Last recorded59,057 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 59,057 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 59,057 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 52,330 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 52,330 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2021 47,859 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 29 Mar 2021 47,859 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 44,999 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 40,953 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15vr (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust pipe bracket cracked and flexisy pipe broken

heavy corrosion both rear coil springs

heavy corrosion rear suspension beam

reverse light not working

Pass 5 Mar 2018 37,225 miles

Front number plate is cracked.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15- plus cracking / splitting on sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre- 195/50/15- splitting on inner wall

Offside Rear tyre-195/50/15- cracking / splitting on sidewalls

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides- plus axle beam (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 33,247 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 33,247 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 29,985 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 29,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 27,640 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 24,854 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 22,479 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 TGU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FD09 TGU, 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 FD09 TGU registered?

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

Is FD09 TGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD09 TGU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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