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FP09 CTO

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

83,997 mi
Last recorded83,997 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 CTO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 83,997 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges X2

Pass 5 Aug 2025 77,355 miles

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

Nearside Front headlight insecure

Rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2024 72,620 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads appear low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front front exhaust bracket broken/corroded.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil close to excessive. (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very close to excessive. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 66,800 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 56,763 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 53,045 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 48,828 miles

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

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

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

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

engine sump corroded

exhaust system corroded

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2021 48,826 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine sump corroded

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre on 3mm and worn on outer edge

offside front tyre on 3mm slight cracks in tread

offside rear tyre on 3mm

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2020 36,216 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 25,084 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 24,984 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

centre to rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 29 Aug 2018 24,947 miles

exhaust back box clamp missing as marked

exhaust back box outer casing corroded as marked

Fail 28 Aug 2018 24,947 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess as marked (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear unable to check wheel bearing due to brake bind

exhaust back box clamp missing as marked

exhaust back box outer casing corroded as marked

Pass 25 Aug 2017 24,206 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2016 23,984 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2015 23,689 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2014 23,285 miles

both rear tyres tread getting low

rear and center exhaust corroded as marked

Pass 28 May 2013 20,924 miles

exhaust backbox corroding

n/s/f wiper blade slightly deterioated

Pass 18 May 2012 13,808 miles

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

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

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

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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FP09 CTO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FP09 CTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP09 CTO registered?

FP09 CTO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2009.

Is FP09 CTO safe to buy?

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