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MA09 FGU

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,711 mi
Last recorded64,711 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA09 FGU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 64,711 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 64,711 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 64,081 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 63,221 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 61,964 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 61,964 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 60,470 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess mount bracket corroded and broken (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 58,871 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 57,418 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2019 57,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2018 52,591 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 52,591 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 45,428 miles

Both lower ball joint boots deteriorated

Exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2016 39,252 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 37,738 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 37,738 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 31,762 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 23,376 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 16,611 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 12,320 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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MA09 FGU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MA09 FGU, 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 MA09 FGU registered?

MA09 FGU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is MA09 FGU safe to buy?

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