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PL09 FRV

2009 Ford Ka

Beige Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,402 mi
Last recorded89,402 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL09 FRV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 89,402 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

instrument cluster fault causing some warning lights to be lit dimly

rear axle corroded and covered in underseal

Pass 8 May 2025 88,327 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

rear axle corroded and covered in underseal

Fail 8 May 2025 88,325 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

rear axle corroded and covered in underseal

Pass 16 May 2024 87,187 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 83,273 miles

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

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2022 77,773 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 74,518 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 71,110 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 71,110 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 68,401 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush starting to split (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 68,400 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush starting to split (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 61,859 miles

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

Rear exhaust rear clamp rusted away also rear box corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2017 54,237 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox deteriorated (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 47,698 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 42,818 miles

Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 33,633 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 24,573 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 17,504 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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PL09 FRV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Beige 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 PL09 FRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL09 FRV registered?

PL09 FRV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 November 2009.

Is PL09 FRV safe to buy?

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