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JC59 JMC

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,744 mi
Last recorded59,744 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC59 JMC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 59,744 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 59,198 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 59,193 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 58,544 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 58,029 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 51,500 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 43,825 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 43,817 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 40,575 miles

Offside Rear wheel binding

Pass 24 Jul 2018 34,460 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 26,120 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 24,000 miles

Nearside Rear tyre distorted

Pass 10 Jul 2015 19,457 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 16,322 miles

Front wiper blades slightly smearing

Pass 2 Aug 2013 14,069 miles

front wiper blads smearing

Pass 6 Aug 2012 10,449 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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JC59 JMC is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JC59 JMC, 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 JC59 JMC registered?

JC59 JMC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is JC59 JMC safe to buy?

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