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FN09 CPY

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,709 mi
Last recorded110,709 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 110,709 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 108,860 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 95,503 miles

Axel corroded all over

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 82,545 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 82,545 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 72,646 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 72,644 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle corroded around the coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 69,380 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring holder (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 59,712 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 54,946 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 53,943 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 May 2017 45,486 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle is very rusty (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust box is rusty

Pass 10 Jun 2016 37,643 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top strut plate (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top strut plate (2.4.G.1)

Rear Axle beam modified but not seriously weakened excessive corrosion on both spring seats (2.4.A.2)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded away

Fail 10 Jun 2016 37,643 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top strut plate (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top strut plate (2.4.G.1)

Rear Axle beam modified but not seriously weakened excessive corrosion on both spring seats (2.4.A.2)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded away

Pass 12 Jun 2015 29,945 miles

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2014 26,204 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 23,569 miles

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

back box of exhaust system deteriated

coolant leak coming from thermostat housing.

Pass 15 Jun 2012 19,731 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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FN09 CPY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FN09 CPY, 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 CPY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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