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J6 UEB

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,182 mi
Last recorded76,182 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 UEB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 76,182 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 76,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 71,209 miles

antifreeze minimum,engine oil minimum,alternator belt poor,rear wiper poor,exhaust poor blowing,axle-springs-running gear rusting,osf tyre low on inner tread,front discs lipped pitting-pads low uneven wear

exhaust rattle,emissions delayed just met requirements

Pass 5 Jul 2024 65,304 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 62,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 62,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 55,887 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 47,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 40,524 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 34,996 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 34,992 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 32,710 miles

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

Rear wiper split

rear silencer box deteriorated/corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2018 32,397 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 31,832 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 31,832 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 28,557 miles

Nearside Front gearbox driveshaft seal leaky

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 26,129 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 23,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked and deteriorated

offside front tyre sidewall is seriously deteriorated and prompt replacement is reccomended

Fail 3 Apr 2014 23,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked and deteriorated

offside front tyre sidewall is seriously deteriorated and prompt replacement is reccomended

Fail 7 Mar 2013 18,749 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 18,749 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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J6 UEB 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 J6 UEB, 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 J6 UEB registered?

J6 UEB is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 September 2009.

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