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PL09 FTE

2009 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,592 mi
Last recorded44,592 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 44,592 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 44,582 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 38,408 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 37,147 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear axle

Fail 22 Jan 2024 36,929 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

rear axle heavy surface corrosion

rear suspension springs heavily corroded

steering rack has relative movement at its fixings

various parts and places have surface corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2023 35,442 miles

exhaust system corroded

rear axle has surface corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2022 33,759 miles

exhaust system corroded

rear axle has corrosion

steering column has slight play difficult to fully inspect

Pass 20 Jan 2021 32,421 miles

Both front track rod arms slight play

Both rear coil spring lower mountings corroded

Both rear coil springs corroded

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2021 32,421 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front track rod arms slight play

Both rear coil spring lower mountings corroded

Both rear coil springs corroded

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2020 31,062 miles

o/s/f slight play in steering rack

rear axle has surface corrosion

rear suspension springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f slight play in steering rack

steering column has slight play inside vehicle

Pass 8 Jan 2019 29,569 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

steering column has slight noise on lock to lock

Pass 22 Jan 2018 27,879 miles

Nearside Front wiper is to big and catching on pillar but still clears screen

exhaust back box is corroded and has a slight blow

Pass 24 Jan 2017 25,748 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 25,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 23,772 miles

Both rear tyres slight cracking inside tread

Pass 12 Jan 2015 21,458 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 29,644 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 25,868 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 FTE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FTE, 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 FTE registered?

PL09 FTE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is PL09 FTE safe to buy?

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