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FJ59 XPF

2009 Ford Ka

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,782 mi
Last recorded105,782 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 XPF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 105,782 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 105,777 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2025 103,373 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2025 103,373 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2023 96,690 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 96,690 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 90,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at 3 mil of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 90,649 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at 3 mil of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 84,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened mount plate corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cover cracked (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top plate corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear bump stop loose inside spring

oil leak around sump area corrosion ???

Fail 17 Dec 2021 84,314 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively splitting/ smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened mount plate corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cover cracked (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top plate corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear bump stop loose inside spring

oil leak around sump area corrosion ???

Pass 11 Dec 2020 80,083 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Dec 2019 75,432 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front disc brakes pitted & scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides front coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Offside Front Wiper smears.

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both sides rear coil springs corroded at the base. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 70,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

glow plug lamp flashing

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2017 66,862 miles

n/s/r wheel buckled

Pass 12 Dec 2016 62,081 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

glow plug light flashes

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

offside front tyre low on edges

rear section of exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2016 62,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

glow plug light flashes

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

offside front tyre low on edges

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2015 54,336 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 8 Dec 2014 45,083 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 36,546 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 28,243 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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FJ59 XPF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FJ59 XPF, 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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FJ59 XPF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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