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ST09 FVO

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,664 mi
Last recorded65,664 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST09 FVO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 65,664 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper defective (split)

Fail 1 Jul 2024 65,664 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50/15 v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.18mm 195/45/15 v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear x2 punctures in tread nsr

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper defective (split)

Pass 13 Jun 2023 62,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 62,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 57,708 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 53,582 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 52,000 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 50,721 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 49,319 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 47,336 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 45,518 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 45,518 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 40,937 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 40,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 35,157 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 29,527 miles

Exhaust clamps rusted but exhaust still secure

Exhaust tailbox rusted but not blowing

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

Front wipers smear

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 May 2013 20,682 miles

front wipers smearing screen slightly and n/s/f blade torn at corners.

Pass 16 May 2012 9,556 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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ST09 FVO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black 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 ST09 FVO, 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 ST09 FVO registered?

ST09 FVO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 May 2009.

Is ST09 FVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST09 FVO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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