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FV09 CTX

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,305 mi
Last recorded92,305 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 92,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 84,564 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 84,564 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 74,298 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2021 74,298 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 70,892 miles

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

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

Offside Rear bump stop loose inside coil spring

Pass 12 Jun 2019 64,496 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 141,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front brake wear sensor broke

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

wheel trims fitted

Pass 24 May 2018 59,963 miles

Advise brake pipe ferrets plus unions corroded .

Advise front exhaust brake corroded plus adrift however exhaust still supported

Advise front exhaust flexi hose damaged .

Advise rear exhaust joint clamp missing however not leaking .

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

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

advise e rear exhaust box corroded plus separating .

Fail 24 May 2018 59,963 miles

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

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

Advise brake pipe ferrets plus unions corroded .

Advise front exhaust brake corroded plus adrift however exhaust still supported

Advise front exhaust flexi hose damaged .

Advise rear exhaust joint clamp missing however not leaking .

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

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

advise e rear exhaust box corroded plus separating .

Pass 26 May 2017 54,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe section deteriorated (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside,rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 24 May 2017 54,946 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe section deteriorated (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside,rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 46,994 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 40,900 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 33,213 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 29,150 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 29,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 22,589 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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FV09 CTX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FV09 CTX, 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 CTX registered?

FV09 CTX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 May 2009.

Is FV09 CTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV09 CTX shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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