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JJ57 JKJ

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

53,917 mi
Last recorded53,917 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJ57 JKJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 53,917 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 53,632 miles

brake fluid quite dark

rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2023 53,239 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 52,340 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 51,688 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 51,686 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 51,418 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 51,078 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 50,546 miles

Nearside Rear tyre age related cracks

n/s mirror badly damaged

Pass 6 Oct 2017 50,080 miles

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 19 Oct 2016 49,734 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 49,733 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 49,266 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 48,946 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 44,488 miles

o/s/f, n/s/f and o/s/r tyres slightly perished

Pass 25 Apr 2013 32,248 miles

Exhaust rear box slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 28,563 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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JJ57 JKJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 JJ57 JKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JJ57 JKJ registered?

JJ57 JKJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is JJ57 JKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for JJ57 JKJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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