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PK09 FCX

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

83,091 mi
Last recorded83,091 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK09 FCX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 83,091 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 23 May 2024 79,350 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 79,350 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear handbrake bracket broken

Pass 5 Sep 2023 72,930 miles

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))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 72,925 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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))

handbrake cable cable tied to nearside rear brake pipe

Pass 24 Aug 2022 61,845 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 61,841 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 53,944 miles

o/s rear bump stop fallan of inside coil spring

Fail 8 Sep 2021 53,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s rear bump stop fallan of inside coil spring

Pass 13 Aug 2020 45,318 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 39,541 miles

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

under sealed at rear underneath

Fail 13 Aug 2019 39,432 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

black paint on some suspension components at rear

Pass 21 Nov 2018 39,299 miles

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

both front strut top mounting retaining washers badly corroded not holed

rear axle beam very rusty

Pass 21 Aug 2017 38,264 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 38,581 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front strut top corroded

Offside Front strut top corroded

corrosion to rear axle beam

Pass 31 Aug 2016 36,637 miles

corrosion to both front strut tops

Fail 31 Aug 2016 36,626 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

corrosion to both front strut tops

Pass 14 Aug 2015 34,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper blade not fit for use

Fail 13 Aug 2015 34,230 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre has micro cracks inbetween tread but no cord exposed.

rear wiper blade has split ends but clears rear window.

Pass 26 Aug 2014 30,085 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 27,808 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 22,175 miles

offside front tyre side wall damage not showing cords

Pass 5 Mar 2012 16,939 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre scrubbed on edge

rear exhaust corroded

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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PK09 FCX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PK09 FCX, 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 PK09 FCX registered?

PK09 FCX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 May 2009.

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