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PE09 YSX

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,900 mi
Last recorded139,900 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE09 YSX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 139,900 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2023 128,368 miles

Coil spring corroded all aroud front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 116,957 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 116,808 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 101,606 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Bracket fractured but cable adequately suported (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 89,296 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 89,296 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 84,705 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 84,705 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 84,045 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 82,914 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 82,910 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 76,899 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 76,899 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 72,890 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 69,638 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 66,194 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 66,192 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 59,354 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)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 46,687 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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PE09 YSX is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PE09 YSX, 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 PE09 YSX registered?

PE09 YSX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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