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FN09 VHB

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,526 mi
Last recorded96,526 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN09 VHB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2024 96,526 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower wing excessive corrosion

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower wing excessive corrosion

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

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle bushes worn

Pass 8 Dec 2023 90,692 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 90,692 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 81,560 miles

Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 78,381 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides / Floors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both . Deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both . rearer . Deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 78,381 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides / Floors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both . Deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both . rearer . Deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 77,533 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 69,912 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 69,912 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2018 62,170 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 62,170 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 50,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 43,051 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 36,782 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 29,418 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 23,567 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 23,567 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 18,180 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 VHB is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VHB, 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 VHB is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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