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FG09 JVN

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

102,335 mi
Last recorded102,335 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 JVN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 102,335 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2024 102,323 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 1 May 2024 102,310 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 16 Mar 2023 95,784 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 93,001 miles

exhaust flex blowing

Pass 3 Aug 2021 93,033 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel, advise further inspection/adjust (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 93,033 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm worn smooth on inner edge, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel, advise further inspection/adjust (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 85,948 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (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))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel, advise further inspection/adjust (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Nail in tyre offside and nearside ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside cracked between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 79,145 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases vehicle requires a new flexi joint, but the blow is minor. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear axle has shale (rust) covering the area near the spring plates.

Fail 6 Aug 2019 79,145 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside is under performing 35% imbalance. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases vehicle requires a new flexi joint, but the blow is minor. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear axle has shale (rust) covering the area near the spring plates.

Pass 10 Aug 2018 73,465 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play almost to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 73,465 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play almost to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 68,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint advise replace (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 68,263 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint advise replace (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 61,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin also binding slightly, advise further inspection (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 52,166 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 46,020 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 46,020 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 35,877 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corrosion and deteriorated!!

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 27,836 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 27,835 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 23,543 miles

offside wiper blade damaged but not adversley affecting operation

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 JVN is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 JVN, 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 JVN registered?

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

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