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CA09 JDF

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,849 mi
Last recorded102,849 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 JDF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 102,849 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

various items corrded

various items undersealed

Pass 9 Sep 2024 99,801 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front subframe extension sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

little reserve travel on handbrake

rear axle beam corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 6 Sep 2024 99,800 miles

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

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

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front subframe extension sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

little reserve travel on handbrake

rear axle beam corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 11 Sep 2023 91,615 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner lower wheelarch/inner bay sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle beam corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 8 Sep 2023 91,540 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner lower wheelarch/inner bay sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle beam corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 10 Sep 2022 84,945 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 83,969 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 81,598 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 74,399 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 74,399 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 66,300 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 66,300 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 57,499 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 57,499 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 54,109 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 54,102 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing from front flexi pipe and cat bracket snapped. (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust back box corroded.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 32,613 miles

exhaust clamp missing

exhaust system corroded

exhaust system has a small leak (flexi)

rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2016 31,035 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 28,106 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 25,116 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 22,952 miles

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

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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CA09 JDF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CA09 JDF, 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 CA09 JDF registered?

CA09 JDF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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