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FG09 MFU

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,623 mi
Last recorded104,623 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 104,623 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlights. Recommend new headlight bulbs light intensity seems low (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 96,007 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 92,931 miles

Rear Axle corroded but not seriously weakened, lower coil spring mounts slightly corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2022 92,931 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box excessively corroded at rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Axle corroded but not seriously weakened, lower coil spring mounts slightly corroded

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 90,535 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 90,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 89,030 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 87,464 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 75,839 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop detached

Pass 21 Nov 2017 59,376 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 59,352 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 56,370 miles

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

o/s/r bump-stop broken

rear silencer corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2016 56,370 miles

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

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

o/s/r bump-stop broken

rear silencer corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2016 56,370 miles

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2015 43,126 miles

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

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel bump stop broken (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 28,773 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 28,773 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 21,715 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 17,280 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 MFU is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MFU, 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 MFU registered?

FG09 MFU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 April 2009.

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