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FL09 CJE

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,542 mi
Last recorded43,542 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 CJE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 43,542 miles

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2024 42,846 miles

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle rusty

Pass 25 Sep 2023 42,050 miles

Exhaust noisy rear tail pipe missing (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 41,171 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 40,292 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose tail pipe missing but does not effect in anyway (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 40,292 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose tail pipe missing but does not effect in anyway (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 39,385 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 37,731 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 35,724 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 34,370 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 31,611 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 31,610 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 26,874 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 23,319 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 19,702 miles

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 24 Mar 2014 19,702 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 22 Mar 2013 15,069 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 11,302 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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FL09 CJE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FL09 CJE, 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 FL09 CJE registered?

FL09 CJE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is FL09 CJE safe to buy?

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