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FG09 BWY

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

146,752 mi
Last recorded146,752 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 BWY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 146,752 miles

covers fitted- exhaust corroded (slight leak central) n/s/f ball joint slight play- underbody corrosion

Fail 1 May 2019 146,752 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

covers fitted- exhaust corroded (slight leak central) n/s/f ball joint slight play- underbody corrosion

Pass 3 May 2018 141,482 miles

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

covers fitted- rear springs corroded- exhaust corroded- exhaust clamp broken- n/s/f ball joint has slight play-

Fail 3 May 2018 141,482 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

covers fitted- rear springs corroded- exhaust corroded- exhaust clamp broken- n/s/f ball joint has slight play-

Pass 3 May 2017 138,201 miles

Coolant leak ()

Coolant pipe corroded

Front exhaust mounting broken

N/S/F brake pad warning wire broken

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 27 Apr 2017 138,175 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 117,705 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 117,640 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement does not seal (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 99,084 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 99,084 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 80,883 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 May 2013 59,012 miles

exhaust corroded

radiator leaking

slight grabbing on near side front brake

Fail 4 May 2013 59,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust corroded

radiator leaking

slight grabbing on near side front brake

Pass 5 May 2012 36,603 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 36,603 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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FG09 BWY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 FG09 BWY, 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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FG09 BWY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 May 2009.

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