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FG09 WDV

2009 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

50,127 mi
Last recorded50,127 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 WDV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 50,127 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 79,981 miles

Exhaust clamp missing

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

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2023 70,878 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,all suspensiona and all brake components

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush ...Replacement recommended (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 70,877 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,all suspensiona and all brake components

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush ...Replacement recommended (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 57,579 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 57,579 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 47,825 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear crossmember (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 29,334 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2020 29,334 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 28,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear silencer slightly corroded but not leaking any gases

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2018 27,877 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 26,928 miles

rear silencer corroded but not leaking any gases

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2016 25,786 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer corroded but not leaking any gases

Pass 16 Apr 2015 24,376 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 22,674 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 20,633 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2012 18,555 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)

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 WDV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG09 WDV registered?

FG09 WDV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 April 2009.

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The MOT history for FG09 WDV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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