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FN09 CVO

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,912 mi
Last recorded65,912 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN09 CVO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2025 65,912 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Both front top strut mountings corroded

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

Rear axel corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2024 65,169 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front both nearside and offside shock absorber top mount plate washers corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear subframe and suspension surface corroded but not weakened

Pass 31 May 2023 63,165 miles

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

Front both front shock absorber top washers corroded

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

Fail 31 May 2023 63,165 miles

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

Front both front shock absorber top washers corroded

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))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 57,793 miles

Front both near side and off side top mount suspension retaining washers and nuts corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension sub frame /axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2022 57,792 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat to front pipe joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front both near side and off side top mount suspension retaining washers and nuts corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension sub frame /axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 54,478 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 54,476 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 51,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 49,426 miles

both front suspension arms rear bushes starting to split

centre section of exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2018 45,673 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 45,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 41,458 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 40,269 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 40,226 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 18 Apr 2016 40,226 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2015 37,040 miles

coolant leak from around thermostat housing

Pass 26 Apr 2014 30,180 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated

nearside rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 26 Apr 2013 27,622 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 21,359 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 21,359 miles

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

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 CVO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CVO, 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 FN09 CVO registered?

FN09 CVO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 December 2009.

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