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FV09 JAU

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

125,013 mi
Last recorded125,013 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 JAU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 125,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

hand brake little reserve travel

Pass 8 Jan 2024 119,198 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 119,193 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 116,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold/catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

engine sump pan rusted/leaking oil

nearside rear park brake cable bracket broken away

offside rear park brake cable deteriorated

rear axle heavily rusted

Fail 19 Oct 2021 116,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold/catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

engine sump pan rusted/leaking oil

nearside rear park brake cable bracket broken away

offside rear park brake cable deteriorated

rear axle heavily rusted

Pass 15 Oct 2020 111,504 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Complete exhaust system very rusty, near failure.

Exhaust mounting defective All rubbers very perished likely to fail (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold gasket leaking plus stud missing / broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Near flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Support bracket broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat reclining handle broken off. Cannot access rear

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 111,504 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Clutch hydraulic fluid level on minimum line

Complete exhaust system very rusty, near failure.

Engine coolant level below minimum line

Exhaust mounting defective All rubbers very perished likely to fail (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold gasket leaking plus stud missing / broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Near flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub frame bracket loose, in wheel arch

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Support bracket broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat reclining handle broken off. Cannot access rear

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 108,615 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread anf rear (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust slightly dseteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2018 95,652 miles

Nearside Handbrake cable support bracket broken

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 95,652 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Handbrake cable support bracket broken

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 84,298 miles

Heavy surface corrosion to rear brake and suspension components

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2017 84,217 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Heavy surface corrosion to rear brake and suspension components

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2016 70,954 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 56,415 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 43,157 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 35,431 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 35,028 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 35,028 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 29,745 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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FV09 JAU is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FV09 JAU, 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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FV09 JAU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 June 2009.

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