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FP09 MKJ

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

67,945 mi
Last recorded67,945 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 MKJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 67,945 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 60,257 miles

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

slight bind on off side rear brake

Pass 17 Feb 2024 53,938 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 76,910 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 72,649 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 64,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 175/65 x 14 82 h (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 59,590 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 175 65 /14 82 h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2019 59,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 175 65 /14 82 h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 53,774 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade does not clear the windscreen effectively, but not considered to affect the drivers view

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

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

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

Pass 2 May 2017 45,843 miles

o/s front n/s front and n/s rear tyres badly perished

Pass 22 Apr 2016 37,767 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 19,222 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 15,816 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 12,500 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 9,168 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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FP09 MKJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 MKJ, 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 FP09 MKJ registered?

FP09 MKJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is FP09 MKJ safe to buy?

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