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FV09 TKU

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,737 mi
Last recorded72,737 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 72,737 miles

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

Offside Rear Handbrake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 71,626 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 71,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 68,987 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 68,672 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 65,011 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 61,753 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 58,420 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 56,084 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 53,622 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 50,373 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear reversing light not working

Pass 7 Jul 2017 46,619 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres perishing

Nearside Front Upper corner of screen cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge & punctured (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre getting low & perrishing

Oil leak ()

Rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 11 Jul 2016 43,205 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft seal leaking

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear silencer deteroiating

Rear tyres getting low & perishing

crack & chip in screen

Pass 17 Jul 2015 39,507 miles

crack in front screen

rear exhaust box corroded

rear tyres getting low & perishing

Fail 16 Jul 2015 39,507 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

crack in front screen

rear exhaust box corroded

rear tyres getting low & perishing

Pass 17 Jul 2014 35,206 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 30,177 miles

Front registration plate broken.

NSF tyre close to recommended limit and worn on outer edge.

Windscreen cracked and scratched.

Pass 16 Jul 2012 21,351 miles

nearside front wiper blade

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 TKU 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 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 TKU, 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 TKU registered?

FV09 TKU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 July 2009.

Is FV09 TKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV09 TKU 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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