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FV09 TUJ

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,057 mi
Last recorded91,057 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 91,057 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear handbrake cable brackets broken

Fail 16 Jan 2023 91,056 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle missing (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear handbrake cable brackets broken

Pass 30 Jul 2021 86,954 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 86,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 78,829 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 70,959 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 65,296 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 65,296 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front exhaust flexy pipe deteriorated

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 21 Jul 2017 59,499 miles

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2016 52,037 miles

Engine oil level very low!

Engine oil warning light flashing!

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 45,300 miles

both front brake discs worn

front brake pad sensor cable cut

rear exhaust box outer cover corroded and split

Fail 29 Jul 2015 45,219 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs worn

front brake pad sensor cable cut

rear exhaust box outer cover corroded and split

Pass 24 Jul 2014 35,318 miles

rear exhaust is in poor condition

Fail 24 Jul 2014 35,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust is in poor condition

Pass 7 Sep 2013 25,958 miles

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

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

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

exhaust back box is corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2012 21,513 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 TUJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TUJ, 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 TUJ registered?

FV09 TUJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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