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FN09 CWC

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,918 mi
Last recorded89,918 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 89,918 miles

Nearside Front 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 28 Sep 2024 82,254 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2024 82,254 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 76,947 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 75,050 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

rear axle spring cup has been welded

rear wiper does not work / isn't in the park position

Fail 14 Mar 2023 75,025 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel hose leaking pipe to the tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

rear axle spring cup has been welded

rear wiper does not work / isn't in the park position

Pass 19 Mar 2022 69,620 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 69,577 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 66,890 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust clamp corroded away but system still secure and not leaking

Nearside Rear silencer outer skin heavy corrosion

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear hand brake cable support bracket/mounting corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive weeping through corrosion on sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 66,867 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure door mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust clamp corroded away but system still secure and not leaking

Nearside Rear silencer outer skin heavy corrosion

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear hand brake cable support bracket/mounting corroded

Offside Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive weeping through corrosion on sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 63,502 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust flex corroded and clap on front pipe corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2019 63,394 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

exhaust flex corroded and clap on front pipe corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2018 58,021 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 51,641 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 44,513 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2015 37,110 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2014 28,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Nov 2013 22,385 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 16,338 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 CWC is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CWC, 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 CWC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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