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PE09 YTK

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,562 mi
Last recorded105,562 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE09 YTK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 105,562 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 101,381 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 96,452 miles

Rear rear axle corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2023 96,452 miles

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

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2022 91,748 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 88,448 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 88,448 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 84,845 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (borderline) front to centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall cracked and perished

Rear Both shock absorber top mounting bushes deteriorated

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 79,718 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 73,171 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 69,700 miles

0.5L coolant added

2L engine oil added

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2x Front (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2x Front (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 66,258 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 59,344 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 59,344 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 52,199 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 52,199 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust rear silencer corroded

rear tyres worn low and uneven

Pass 26 Mar 2013 43,036 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 43,036 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 33,949 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

front tyres worn between 2/3 mm

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2012 33,949 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres starting to crack

front tyres worn between 2/3 mm

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

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 YTK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red 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 YTK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE09 YTK registered?

PE09 YTK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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