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NJ09 PCV

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

95,365 mi
Last recorded95,365 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ09 PCV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 95,365 miles

Bonnet prop missing

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside lenses weathered (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside rear spring bump stop loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside upper bushes cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle underside presented in underseal

Pass 13 Dec 2024 93,679 miles

Bonnet prop missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside lenses weathered (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Misting of oil around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Previous welding repairs presented in underseal

Rear Condensation inside nearside light unit

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

Vehicle underside presented in underseal

Pass 17 Nov 2023 92,749 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 90,252 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front support arms corroded also[nearside and offside] (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle,spring cup holders and rear trailing arms corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear exhaust and tank shield corroded

all shock absorbers corroded but not seriously weakened

corrosion on underside

Fail 3 Dec 2022 90,912 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front support arms corroded also[nearside and offside] (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle,spring cup holders and rear trailing arms corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear exhaust and tank shield corroded

all shock absorbers corroded but not seriously weakened

corrosion on underside

parking brake lever has high travel

Pass 15 Dec 2021 87,205 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 87,106 miles

Suspension + Underbody generally corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2021 87,106 miles

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

Suspension + Underbody generally corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2020 82,805 miles

Suspension + Underbody generally corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2019 82,255 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2019 78,521 miles

Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed boot lid (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 78,521 miles

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

Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed boot lid (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 68,908 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

underseal peling off rear underbody

Pass 22 Mar 2017 59,787 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 59,787 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2016 53,536 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear wiper torn

rear silencer pipe badley corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2015 46,345 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 38,895 miles

Front exhaust clamp / bracket corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2014 38,895 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front exhaust clamp / bracket corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2013 31,584 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 31,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 27,486 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2012 27,443 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 PCV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PCV, 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 PCV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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