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CJ09 ELL

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,395 mi
Last recorded109,395 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ09 ELL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 109,395 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe supports both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing excessively perished no exposed cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 109,395 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe supports both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing excessively perished no exposed cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 107,193 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 107,186 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear bumper damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2024 104,443 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under body corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2023 98,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on edges 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 87,533 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake cables split

Fail 3 Mar 2022 87,533 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on edges (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake cables split

Fail 3 Mar 2022 87,532 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on edges (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake cables split

Pass 26 Feb 2021 77,658 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess mounting loose (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 70,740 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear bump stop insecure

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 62,011 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Mar 2018 59,689 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 59,683 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

Pass 17 Feb 2017 58,721 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 53,601 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 46,541 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 37,865 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 29,399 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 29,399 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 21,711 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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CJ09 ELL 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 CJ09 ELL, 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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CJ09 ELL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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