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NU09 PJO

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

85,264 mi
Last recorded85,264 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU09 PJO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2026 85,264 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 77,936 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 77,603 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2024 77,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 75,481 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 75,480 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 73,767 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 73,767 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 67,852 miles

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

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

both top mount caps corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2020 64,776 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 62,463 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 62,384 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 58,342 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2017 52,985 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 50,744 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 50,744 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 49,857 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 45,069 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 40,404 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 40,404 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 40,336 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2013 34,810 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 11 Oct 2013 34,800 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2013 31,057 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Slight bind in o/s/r brake

Pass 10 Apr 2012 22,665 miles

corrosion on exhaust system

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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NU09 PJO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NU09 PJO, 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 NU09 PJO registered?

NU09 PJO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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