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FG09 CAU

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

15,407 mi
Last recorded15,407 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 CAU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 15,407 miles

Rear axle corroded around lower spring seats

Fail 18 Mar 2026 15,407 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded around lower spring seats

Pass 19 Mar 2025 15,026 miles

underside / components all showing general corrosion / back axle slightly heavily corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2024 14,699 miles

underside / components showing general corrosion / rear axle becoming heavily corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2023 14,431 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 14,121 miles

silencer corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2021 13,730 miles

underside / components showing general corrosion

Fail 17 Mar 2021 13,730 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively w/blades smearing screen / o/s blade split -- n/s blade loose / clip broken (3.4 (b) (ii))

underside / components showing general corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2020 13,403 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 12,347 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 10,887 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 10,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 9,897 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 9,086 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 8,136 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 7,348 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 6,156 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 6,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 5,048 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 CAU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red 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 FG09 CAU, 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 CAU registered?

FG09 CAU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is FG09 CAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG09 CAU 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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