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FE09 KDO

2009 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,721 mi
Last recorded79,721 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE09 KDO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 79,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer clamp and manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe/beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 77,893 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 65,955 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear suspension axle beam shows corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2023 61,755 miles

Rear suspension & axle beam corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2022 58,225 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 54,404 miles

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2020 52,812 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 50,717 miles

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2018 48,862 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 48,859 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 47,050 miles

slight brake bind on n/s/r brake

Pass 8 Mar 2016 45,735 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 42,442 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 5 Mar 2014 34,213 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 20,803 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 20,803 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 14,966 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 14,966 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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FE09 KDO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Purple 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 FE09 KDO, 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 FE09 KDO registered?

FE09 KDO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is FE09 KDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE09 KDO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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