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FP03 LRY

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Diesel 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,191 mi
Last recorded135,191 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 LRY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 135,191 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2024 135,191 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2023 124,041 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 122,211 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (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))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 122,211 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (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))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 109,442 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 102,306 miles

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

n/s/f fog lamp inop

Fail 28 Oct 2019 102,304 miles

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

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

n/s/f fog lamp inop

Pass 7 Nov 2018 91,863 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 86,782 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 86,782 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 77,421 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 71,929 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 64,194 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 56,179 miles

H/B/ CABLES SPLIT

SUMP CORRODED

Fail 18 Apr 2014 56,053 miles

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

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

H/B/ CABLES SPLIT

SUMP CORRODED

Pass 1 May 2013 48,820 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2013 48,820 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2012 41,559 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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FP03 LRY 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 68.4%.

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 FP03 LRY, 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 FP03 LRY registered?

FP03 LRY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 May 2009.

Is FP03 LRY safe to buy?

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