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J31 ALV

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

74,054 mi
Last recorded74,054 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ31 ALV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 74,054 miles

Front Coolant leak coolant leak from engine ()

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear rear wiper blade broken

Pass 9 Oct 2024 67,464 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Oct 2024 67,446 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 63,434 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear suspension components have light surface corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2023 63,434 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear suspension components have light surface corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2022 59,898 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 59,886 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 57,503 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 9 Oct 2020 54,191 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 52,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn close to limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn close to limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 49,423 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 46,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 21 Nov 2016 42,801 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 38,612 miles

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

Front brake discs slight lip

Gearbox oil leak.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 34,328 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 32,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

back box rusting

Pass 17 May 2013 29,129 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

backbox outer skin corroded and holed

Fail 2 Jul 2012 26,311 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 26,311 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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J31 ALV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 J31 ALV, 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 J31 ALV registered?

J31 ALV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 July 2009.

Is J31 ALV safe to buy?

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