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PY09 FVT

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

133,670 mi
Last recorded133,670 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY09 FVT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 133,670 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 fitted in rear ()

Fail 1 Nov 2019 133,670 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 fitted in rear ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 127,259 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 127,259 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 124,009 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 121,870 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2017 121,870 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2016 96,367 miles

Coolant leak ()

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)

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2016 96,367 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Coolant leak ()

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)

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2015 74,620 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust system deteriated

Fail 3 Jul 2015 74,620 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

rear exhaust system deteriated

Pass 4 Jul 2014 59,700 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front inner cv boot area damp

nearside front tyre wall scuffed

rear blade worn split

Fail 4 Jul 2014 59,700 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front inner cv boot area damp

nearside front tyre wall scuffed

rear blade worn split

Pass 20 Jun 2013 46,632 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2012 33,584 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

headlamps poorly secured

Fail 25 Jun 2012 33,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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PY09 FVT is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 PY09 FVT, 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 PY09 FVT registered?

PY09 FVT is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 July 2009.

Is PY09 FVT safe to buy?

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