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FG09 PGU

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

109,067 mi
Last recorded109,067 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 109,067 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 109,061 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 105,878 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 103,624 miles

Offside Rear bump stop broken

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 103,624 miles

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

Offside Rear bump stop broken

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 100,289 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 100,277 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 92,104 miles

Rear Both rear shock upper rubbers slightly deteriorated, not to excess.

Rear Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded, not to excess.

Fail 6 Nov 2019 92,104 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working O/S+N/S (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Both rear shock upper rubbers slightly deteriorated, not to excess.

Rear Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded, not to excess.

Pass 3 Nov 2018 81,195 miles

front flex slightly damage but not to excess

off side front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge but not to excess

rear exhaust box corroded but not to excess

top mounts corroded but not to excess

Pass 26 Oct 2017 69,940 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX SLIGHTLY CORRODED BUT NOT TO EXCESS

Fail 26 Oct 2017 69,940 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

REAR EXHAUST BOX SLIGHTLY CORRODED BUT NOT TO EXCESS

Pass 15 Nov 2016 58,994 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 58,994 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 53,793 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 53,785 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 47,855 miles

light mistyness of oil around engine

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2013 41,628 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)

exhaust corroded at rear

Fail 25 Jul 2013 41,628 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)

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)

exhaust corroded at rear

Pass 16 Jul 2012 33,381 miles

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

exhaust rear box start to deteriorate slightly

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 PGU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PGU, 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 PGU registered?

FG09 PGU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 June 2009.

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