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PL09 FSG

2009 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,619 mi
Last recorded101,619 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL09 FSG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 101,619 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 101,619 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 95,712 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer internal baffles broken apart (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - Bald inner edge almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 95,712 miles

Brake performance not tested Leaking hydraulic cylinder on N/S/R (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer internal baffles broken apart (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - Bald inner edge almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 77,704 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2019 77,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 61,144 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 58,160 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 55,975 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 55,973 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 40,237 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 27,368 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 25,609 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2013 25,609 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 23,075 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 FSG is a 2009 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PL09 FSG, 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 PL09 FSG registered?

PL09 FSG is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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