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J88 DPR

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

139,478 mi
Last recorded139,478 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 DPR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 139,478 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Nov 2025 139,478 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect refitted bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Nov 2024 131,215 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 119,491 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 119,488 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both tyres badly split on inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 105,161 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear axle corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2022 105,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour replaced bulb (4.4.3 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2021 104,311 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear brake pipe/cable supports corroding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle/spring supports corroding

Pass 3 Oct 2020 103,114 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 103,114 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 100,264 miles

Alternator belt cracking

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 100,264 miles

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

Alternator belt cracking

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 93,859 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 87,304 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK AND PERISH BETWEEN TREAD - 195 45 16 84V XL

Pass 20 Jan 2017 81,942 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 81,941 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 77,731 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 72,634 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 68,423 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Mar 2014 68,423 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 May 2013 62,611 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 45,132 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

exhaust rear silencer corroded

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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J88 DPR 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 68.2%.

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 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 J88 DPR, 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 J88 DPR registered?

J88 DPR is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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