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MJ59 FPO

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,700 mi
Last recorded105,700 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 FPO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 105,700 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 96,423 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 96,403 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front manifold and front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 88,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 80,417 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 72,428 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 66,829 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 59,096 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 59,090 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component insecurely attached top shocker mounting (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 53,030 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 53,030 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 47,362 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 43,682 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear has a nail (x2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear has a nail

exhaust flexi slightly damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2015 36,016 miles

Cracking on off side rear tyre

Cracking/splitting on near side rear tyre (adivse replacement)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhausd front pipe damaged

Nail in offside rear tyre

Near side front wiper rubber split (advise replacement)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 27,393 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 26,591 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 19,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

long handbrake travel

Fail 27 Oct 2012 19,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

long handbrake travel

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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MJ59 FPO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol 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 MJ59 FPO, 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 MJ59 FPO registered?

MJ59 FPO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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