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FV09 TEY

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,960 mi
Last recorded66,960 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 TEY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 66,960 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 65,964 miles

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

surface rust to rear axle

Pass 15 Apr 2024 65,961 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 63,392 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 59,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 59,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 56,737 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing, going out of shape 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing, going out of shape 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 53,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 50,423 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 50,423 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2018 45,986 miles

Front both sides tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 45,986 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Front both sides tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 42,447 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated but not leaking at the time of test

Pass 7 Jul 2016 38,621 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated but not leaking at time of test

wiper blades starting to tear, but clearing screen at time of test

Pass 8 Jun 2015 35,842 miles

offside front and offside rear tyres cracking

rear exhaust very corroded but not leaking at time of test

Pass 28 May 2014 34,152 miles

rear exhaust corroding but not leaking at time of test

Pass 5 Jun 2013 32,424 miles

nearside front wiper starting to tear but clearing screen at time of test

rear exhaust corroding but not leaking at time of test

Pass 30 May 2012 28,981 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 TEY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FV09 TEY, 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 FV09 TEY registered?

FV09 TEY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is FV09 TEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV09 TEY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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