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FX09 YHV

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,727 mi
Last recorded104,727 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX09 YHV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 104,727 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 96,217 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor pin holes (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 96,047 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor pin holes (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 90,797 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 87,795 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 85,958 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 83,152 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked & perished

front number plate deteriorated

Fail 16 Feb 2021 83,150 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracked & perished

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2020 79,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 79,465 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 73,418 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 66,587 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 60,628 miles

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

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

clutch bearing noise

Pass 4 Mar 2016 49,791 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 42,302 miles

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

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

exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 24 Feb 2014 36,666 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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)

rear exhaust box corroding.

Pass 25 Feb 2013 32,758 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

rear exhaust box corroding.

Pass 6 Mar 2012 21,614 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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FX09 YHV 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 FX09 YHV, 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 FX09 YHV registered?

FX09 YHV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 March 2009.

Is FX09 YHV safe to buy?

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