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FG09 BYS

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

79,000 mi
Last recorded79,000 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 BYS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 79,000 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer layer corroded away

Pass 10 Sep 2024 74,878 miles

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

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

Rear Axle corroding

Pass 19 Sep 2023 70,878 miles

Rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2022 66,864 miles

Rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2021 61,753 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2020 58,069 miles

Rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2019 51,794 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded

Front exhaust corroded/broken

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 45,194 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2017 39,951 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroding

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 36,058 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 32,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 26,085 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 26,085 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 21,002 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 15,664 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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FG09 BYS is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FG09 BYS, 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 FG09 BYS registered?

FG09 BYS is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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The MOT history for FG09 BYS shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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