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FJ09 YSS

2009 Ford Ka

Brown Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,454 mi
Last recorded108,454 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ09 YSS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 108,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear lamp unit has water ingress

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 108,452 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear lamp unit has water ingress

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 108,146 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 107,817 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 107,461 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 107,077 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 105,555 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 99,046 miles

Both Rear Tyres Close To Legal Limit

Nearside Rear Bump Stop Damaged / Loose

Rear Exhaust Box Outer Shield Corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Arms Rear Bush Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 94,257 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2017 90,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust in poor condition

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 May 2016 86,343 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and exhaust back box is slightly corroded (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 May 2015 75,862 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 15 May 2014 63,575 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 50,008 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 37,608 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 37,608 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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FJ09 YSS is a 2009 Ford Ka in Brown with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJ09 YSS, 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 FJ09 YSS registered?

FJ09 YSS is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 July 2009.

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