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FP09 ZVG

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

138,515 mi
Last recorded138,515 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 ZVG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 138,515 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flex (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2025 138,515 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flex (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 129,344 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 119,325 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 119,296 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting point as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 109,858 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 109,858 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 98,609 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 98,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 89,339 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 89,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 82,636 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 82,558 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top Bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top Bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 74,899 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 65,883 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 65,883 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2016 59,728 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust back box in poor condition

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 50,977 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 50,977 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 41,722 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 41,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 May 2013 32,116 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2013 31,875 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 22,672 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 ZVG is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 FP09 ZVG, 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 ZVG registered?

FP09 ZVG is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 June 2009.

Is FP09 ZVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP09 ZVG shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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