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NJ09 JLX

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

120,573 mi
Last recorded120,573 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ09 JLX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 120,573 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 120,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 117,721 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 117,719 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Axle deformed and unserviceable rear axle corroded and spring cups (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 31 Jul 2023 117,708 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold bolt(s) missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing not tested key missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

bonnet prop missing

Pass 3 Aug 2022 102,925 miles

nearside outer sill soft but not holed at time of test

Pass 26 Aug 2021 89,755 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 89,755 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Cap is insecure. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Rubber blade is split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Appears to be caused by excessively worn inner rack joints. (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Securing clamp is damaged. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively INNER FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking slightly in between its treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is JUST LEGAL and tyre is feathering off around its outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking slightly in between its treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade rubber is seriously deteriorated.

Pass 24 Aug 2020 86,208 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Foot brake application is uneven

Pass 9 Sep 2019 82,522 miles

Handbrake has a lot of travel

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

Fail 7 Sep 2019 82,451 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre rear exhaust system is deteriorated

Handbrake has a lot of travel

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 77,909 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 77,909 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2018 74,959 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 70,447 miles

Engine sump porous

Front exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 15 May 2017 70,446 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust clamp corroded off (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine sump porous

Front exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 May 2016 66,559 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 61,843 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 54,896 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 54,196 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 54,196 miles

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

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

rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 2 Mar 2013 42,570 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 29,110 miles

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

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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NJ09 JLX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NJ09 JLX, 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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NJ09 JLX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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