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AP09 JVV

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

93,801 mi
Last recorded93,801 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 JVV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 93,801 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 93,800 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2024 87,972 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 79,327 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 79,327 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing anti roll bar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 74,195 miles

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

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

Rear axle corrosion

Fail 30 Mar 2022 74,195 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear axle corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2021 69,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle badly corroded at spring base but solid at moment

Fail 31 Mar 2021 69,560 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated brake fluid leak (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure non clamp at joint and slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle badly corroded at spring base but solid at moment

Pass 26 Mar 2020 65,426 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 65,426 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 60,797 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 60,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 57,130 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corrosion

Fail 6 Apr 2018 57,130 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking wheel (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust back box outer skin corrosion

Fail 2 Apr 2018 57,080 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

temporary fuel cap fitted but does secure properly

Pass 1 Apr 2017 49,918 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated, not blowing

temp. fuel cap fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2017 49,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated, not blowing

temp. fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2016 41,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 35,385 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 23,977 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 23,977 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 17,092 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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AP09 JVV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 AP09 JVV, 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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AP09 JVV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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