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J28 JNW

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,949 mi
Last recorded98,949 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ28 JNW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 98,949 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 98,300 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 96,220 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 91,592 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 91,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 83,274 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 83,274 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 78,109 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 78,109 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 71,399 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 65,118 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 64,997 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 59,451 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ex/box slight corrosion rear (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 59,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ex/box slight corrosion rear (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 53,069 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread and worn on inner shoulders

child seat fitted nearside rear

offside rear suspension bump stop not attached

rear brake imbalance readings high but within criteria

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 13 Jan 2016 53,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions assimetric tyre fitted wrong way round (4.1.D.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres getting low on tread and worn on inner shoulders

child seat fitted nearside rear

offside rear suspension bump stop not attached

rear brake imbalance readings high but within criteria

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 4 Feb 2015 46,159 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2014 40,690 miles

exhaust system is corroded

front solid brake discs are lipped

Fail 6 Mar 2014 40,686 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres have nails in the tread

exhaust system is corroded

front solid brake discs are lipped

nearside rear tyre is low on tread

Pass 11 Mar 2013 32,785 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 25,333 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 25,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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J28 JNW is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J28 JNW, 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 J28 JNW registered?

J28 JNW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 April 2009.

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