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EJ09 JVG

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,983 mi
Last recorded65,983 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 JVG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 65,983 miles

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

Offside Rear brake binding

exhaust corroded

hand brake lever is high

Fail 8 Jun 2026 65,983 miles

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

exhaust corroded

hand brake lever is high

Pass 6 Jun 2025 61,650 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside Rear Parking brake low efficiency

Offside Rear service brake low efficiency

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

Fail 6 Jun 2025 61,650 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Offside Rear Parking brake low efficiency

Offside Rear service brake low efficiency

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 59,325 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 56,880 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Only just contained in 10mm diameter- resin/tree sap spots on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides- part of rear axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2022 55,175 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 53,992 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear EXHAUST BOX OUTER COVER BREAKING APART

Pass 25 Sep 2020 52,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust box very rusty

rear suspension very rusty

Fail 24 Sep 2020 52,917 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust box very rusty

rear suspension very rusty

Pass 2 May 2019 49,507 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 45,819 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 45,819 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 43,483 miles

exhaust system very rusty

Pass 6 Jul 2016 37,199 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 37,199 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 31,041 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 30 Jun 2014 25,350 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 22,110 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 20,990 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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EJ09 JVG is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EJ09 JVG, 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 EJ09 JVG registered?

EJ09 JVG is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 June 2009.

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