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FN09 CBY

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

46,311 mi
Last recorded46,311 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN09 CBY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 46,311 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2024 44,761 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion setting in by spring mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 41,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 41,440 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 41,440 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 41,435 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 37,513 miles

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

rear axle beam corroding

rear coil springs corroded

wipers split but clearing screen

Fail 29 Oct 2021 37,513 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

rear axle beam corroding

rear coil springs corroded

wipers split but clearing screen

Pass 3 Nov 2020 35,833 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf and nsf vertical detiorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nsr tyre 2mm

oil filter casing corroded

slight corrosion to rear axle beam spring receivers

top mounts on front shockers corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2020 35,833 miles

Headlamp aim too low osf and nsf (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf and nsf vertical detiorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

nsr tyre 2mm

oil filter casing corroded

slight corrosion to rear axle beam spring receivers

top mounts on front shockers corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2019 31,720 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 9 Apr 2019 31,622 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket broken and rear clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 28,348 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam has heavy corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2018 28,325 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam has heavy corrosion (2.4.G.1)

breath pipe split engine bay

Pass 11 Apr 2017 25,367 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 21,692 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 21,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 19,234 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 19,234 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 16,183 miles

Slight corrosion in rear exhaust

Fail 11 Mar 2013 14,028 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 14,028 miles

Nearside Rear 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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FN09 CBY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FN09 CBY, 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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FN09 CBY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 May 2009.

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