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CV09 YJA

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,629 mi
Last recorded122,629 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 YJA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 122,629 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 108,287 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2021 108,287 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 104,948 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 104,948 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front brake discs and pads worn

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 99,266 miles

rear axle corroded

rear springs corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2020 99,266 miles

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

rear axle corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2019 93,656 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 93,656 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks to inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 87,351 miles

surface corrosion to rear beam

Pass 26 Nov 2016 80,330 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 80,216 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 76,010 miles

Corrosion on rear exhaust box

Nearside Rear Top shock absorber bush play

Offside Rear Top shock absorber play

Fail 9 Dec 2015 76,010 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Corrosion on rear exhaust box

Nearside Rear Top shock absorber bush play

Offside Rear Top shock absorber play

Pass 16 Dec 2014 60,144 miles

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2014 60,144 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2013 39,659 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 39,659 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 26,614 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 26,612 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 23,805 miles

Offside Front 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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CV09 YJA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CV09 YJA, 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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CV09 YJA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 May 2009.

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