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FG09 FDU

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,248 mi
Last recorded89,248 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 89,248 miles

Middle exhaust hanger broken, with clamp missing of joint & badly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop insecure inside of spring

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Spring & shock absorber corroded

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2024 89,247 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Middle exhaust hanger broken, with clamp missing of joint & badly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop insecure inside of spring

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Spring & shock absorber corroded

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2023 84,974 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front exhaust bracket corroded off

front flexible exhaust section has slight deterioration

rear exhaust section has some corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2023 81,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bump stop (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

front exhaust bracket corroded and defective

rear exhaust box outer layer corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2023 81,498 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bump stop (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

front exhaust bracket corroded and defective

rear exhaust box outer layer corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2022 74,811 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop lose

Pass 2 Feb 2021 68,925 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop lose

Pass 10 Feb 2020 64,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear silencer box corroded.

Pass 5 Feb 2019 58,192 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))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 58,192 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 54,079 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 54,079 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 50,745 miles

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

Rear silencer poor condition

Pass 25 Jan 2016 43,895 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 33,160 miles

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade is split

inlet manifold to air box pipe is split

Pass 19 Feb 2014 23,639 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 23,639 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 21,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 15,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 15,133 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 12,382 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 FDU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FDU, 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 FG09 FDU registered?

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

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