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FV09 JFF

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,843 mi
Last recorded79,843 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 JFF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 79,843 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 78,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 75,509 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 75,509 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 73,749 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 70,728 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 70,728 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 63,895 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 63,895 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 60,934 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 60,934 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 60,558 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear silencer corroded not blowing

Fail 20 Jun 2018 60,552 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear silencer corroded not blowing

Pass 13 Jun 2017 59,082 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 59,080 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 58,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine light on dash

front exhaust clamp and mounting corroded

rear exhaust clamp missing

rear silencer corroded not blowing

Fail 22 Jun 2016 58,008 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine light on dash

front exhaust clamp and mounting corroded

rear exhaust clamp missing

rear silencer corroded not blowing

Pass 12 May 2015 50,022 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 May 2014 45,510 miles

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

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

rear silencer rusty and corroded but not blowing

Pass 9 May 2014 45,510 miles

rear silencer rusty and corroded but not blowing

Pass 15 May 2013 38,701 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Apr 2012 28,287 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 JFF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 JFF, 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 JFF registered?

FV09 JFF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 June 2009.

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