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PL09 FTC

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,559 mi
Last recorded88,559 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL09 FTC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 88,559 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 85,917 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Fail 28 May 2024 85,917 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 23 May 2023 82,767 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

parking brake lever has increased travel

Fail 23 May 2023 82,767 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

parking brake lever has increased travel

Pass 3 May 2022 77,006 miles

Coolant leak radiator has a slight leak ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp for mid section to backbox has a slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 70,272 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 7 May 2020 67,977 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe swelling under plastic coating

Nearside Rear brake pipe swelling under plastic coating

Offside Rear brake pipe swelling under plastic coating

exhaust corroded and front exhaust hanger broken system still secure

Pass 1 May 2019 63,493 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 63,493 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 56,931 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 56,931 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 52,520 miles

exhaust rear box outer casing slightly corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2016 46,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

condensation in nearside rear light unit

Pass 8 Apr 2015 41,344 miles

Condensation in nearside rear light unit

Fail 8 Apr 2015 41,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Condensation in nearside rear light unit

Pass 16 Apr 2014 35,025 miles

back box corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2013 27,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust corroded at rear

Pass 18 Apr 2013 27,635 miles

exhaust corroded at rear

Pass 29 Aug 2012 23,556 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 FTC 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 70%.

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 FTC, 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 FTC registered?

PL09 FTC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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