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FN09 FZE

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Diesel 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

86,900 mi
Last recorded86,900 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN09 FZE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 86,900 miles

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

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2025 86,899 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2024 84,793 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front sub frame support braces corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing and cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush/ bearing has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle/ coil spring cups corroded

engine oil sump corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2023 83,387 miles

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

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

Rear Backbox outer skin corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2023 83,387 miles

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

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

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

Rear Backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2022 80,536 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 80,536 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 79,147 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Front Pipe Mounting Broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Pad Wear Sensor Wiring Broken. (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle Pipe To Rear Box Clamp Broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Nov 2021 79,120 miles

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

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror Housing Damaged , Sharpe Edge. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Front Pipe Mounting Broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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Nearside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Pad Wear Sensor Wiring Broken. (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle Pipe To Rear Box Clamp Broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 76,365 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 76,322 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 69,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 66,606 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2017 59,470 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 May 2016 51,092 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

bodywork damaged

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2015 42,603 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 May 2014 39,330 miles

both front tyres badly damaged on outer wall

Pass 15 May 2013 32,385 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 23,823 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 FZE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc diesel 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 FZE, 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 FZE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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