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FV09 CKU

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

60,195 mi
Last recorded60,195 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 CKU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 60,195 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 59,400 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2025 59,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 58,568 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 57,553 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 56,589 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 55,598 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 54,364 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 52,749 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 50,463 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 47,153 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 44,317 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 44,314 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 41,385 miles

Both front tyre's starting to wear on edges.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak from gearbox.

Pass 9 Jun 2014 37,190 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear box damaged deteriorated.

Pass 6 Jun 2013 33,125 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 28,859 miles

accident damaged at rear and front repaired but ok for test

back exhaust damaged

nearside front crashh bar slightly distorted

offside front chassis bolt missing but member still secure

offside outer rear sill unable to tell what repair is like due to covered heavily in sealent

rear crossmember and spare wheel area unable to tell what repair is like due to covered heavily in sealent

Fail 12 Jun 2012 28,859 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

accident damaged at rear and front repaired but ok for test

back exhaust damaged

nearside front crashh bar slightly distorted

offside front chassis bolt missing but member still secure

Fail 31 May 2012 28,463 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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FV09 CKU 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 78.9%.

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 FV09 CKU, 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 FV09 CKU registered?

FV09 CKU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 May 2009.

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