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KA59 JEM

2009 Ford Ka

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,325 mi
Last recorded51,325 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA59 JEM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 51,325 miles

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

bottom gear box mount slight play

gearbox leak

Fail 28 Aug 2025 51,308 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 59% n/s lower (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

bottom gear box mount slight play

gearbox leak

Pass 15 Aug 2024 46,622 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 46,537 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 41,349 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 36,252 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 36,252 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 30,489 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 24,462 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 17,677 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Aug 2018 15,376 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 15,232 miles

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 15,066 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 14,239 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 13,375 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Fail 26 Aug 2014 13,375 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 23 Aug 2013 11,660 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 9,504 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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KA59 JEM is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KA59 JEM, 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 KA59 JEM registered?

KA59 JEM is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is KA59 JEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KA59 JEM shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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