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J26 LAV

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

158,992 mi
Last recorded158,992 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ26 LAV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 158,992 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2025 143,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 123,931 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 109,467 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 109,452 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 14 May 2022 106,843 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 103,767 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 95,121 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

rear exhaust rubber slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2019 82,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

front and rear exhaust clamps corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2018 70,271 miles

front and rear exhaust clamps corroded

offside wiper blade slightly damaged

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2018 70,271 miles

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

front and rear exhaust clamps corroded

offside wiper blade slightly damaged

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2017 58,427 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2016 47,750 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2015 34,057 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 30,045 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 23,788 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 17,860 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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J26 LAV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 J26 LAV, 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 J26 LAV registered?

J26 LAV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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