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LJ09 BJU

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,506 mi
Last recorded188,506 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 BJU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 188,506 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 184,462 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front coil spring corroded both springs (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

Rear coil spring corroded both springs (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust clamp missing middle pipe to backbox

exhaust hangers corroded

Fail 18 May 2018 184,399 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp rear position lamp and stop lamp not working correctly (1.2.1f)

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

Coolant leak ()

Front coil spring corroded both springs (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

Rear coil spring corroded both springs (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust clamp missing middle pipe to backbox

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 17 May 2017 180,445 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2017 180,445 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 166,744 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 141,957 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 116,099 miles

engine oil on min

Pass 11 May 2013 90,573 miles

gearbox oil leak, suspect n/s drive shaft oil seal.

n/s rear tyre close to legal limit,signs of cracking and ageing and suspect begining to go out of shape, recommend replacement soon.

Pass 12 May 2012 64,770 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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LJ09 BJU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LJ09 BJU, 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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LJ09 BJU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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