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AJ09 JZV

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

43,175 mi
Last recorded43,175 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 JZV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 43,175 miles

front scuttle under windscreen corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2025 42,801 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

front scuttle under windscreen heavily corroded

rear axle in poor condition heavily corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2025 42,801 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

front scuttle under windscreen heavily corroded

rear axle in poor condition heavily corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2024 42,124 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked and perished on edges

Nearside Rear Upper silencer mount cracked and perished

Nearside Rear silencer outer shell corroded

Offside Front tyre cracked and perished on edges

front exhaust pipe bracket broken

rear axle rusty

scuttle panel corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2023 41,593 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 41,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 41,242 miles

underside of vehicle very rusty

Pass 10 Mar 2021 40,764 miles

Engine Sump corroded.

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension Strut Top Mount has slight movement.

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust rear Silencer very corroded (but not leaking).

Rear Suspension X-beam including Spring cups corroded.

Pass 17 Mar 2020 40,635 miles

Engine Sump corroded.

Exhaust rear Silencer to centre section pipe clamp missing (but system still secure).

Exhaust rear Silencer very corroded (but not leaking).

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim buckled. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension strut Top mount has slight movement.

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim buckled. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Rear Suspension X-beam including Spring cups corroded.

Pass 12 Mar 2019 39,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension Strut Top Mount has slight play.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Bottom coil. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Bottom coil. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust rear Silencer heavily corroded (but not leaking).

Pass 10 Apr 2018 37,021 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust Silencer rusty (but not holed).

Pass 24 Apr 2017 35,099 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2016 31,624 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust muffler corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2016 31,624 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust muffler corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2015 26,751 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2014 24,561 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 21,949 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 18,876 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 18,876 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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AJ09 JZV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AJ09 JZV, 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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AJ09 JZV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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