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J222 DPT

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,598 mi
Last recorded94,598 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ222 DPT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 94,598 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2026 94,598 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 91,024 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 88,141 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 84,690 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 80,395 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 76,675 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 76,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2019 71,003 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 71,003 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 56,189 miles

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

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

Rear Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 25 Apr 2018 52,944 miles

slight knock from steering colum

Fail 25 Apr 2018 52,944 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight knock from steering colum

Pass 27 Apr 2017 47,172 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 47,172 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 43,195 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Front disc pitted on inner face

Nail in osr tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2015 37,287 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 30,399 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 30,399 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 23,130 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 16,879 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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J222 DPT is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J222 DPT, 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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J222 DPT is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 May 2009.

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