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FG09 PVU

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,231 mi
Last recorded102,231 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 PVU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 102,231 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 97,120 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 97,120 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 92,099 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak at flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 92,098 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak at flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 86,222 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 78,477 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 72,774 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 63,505 miles

exhaust rear box rusty but intact

Pass 10 Oct 2016 59,009 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 58,993 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 55,777 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 51,514 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 51,514 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 47,583 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2012 39,658 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 PVU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PVU, 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 PVU registered?

FG09 PVU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 August 2009.

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