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PE09 YUA

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

123,421 mi
Last recorded123,421 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 123,421 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 123,414 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 118,257 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 118,255 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 114,347 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 111,837 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 111,838 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2021 109,034 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 93,041 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 86,964 miles

Both rear tyre deteriorated, and ageing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear silencer exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 25 Apr 2018 86,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage quarter / bumper area. Hole and protruding bodywork. (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both rear tyre deteriorated, and ageing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear silencer exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2017 84,907 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Fail 2 May 2017 84,907 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 75,794 miles

both rear shock absorbers damp

front number plate damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2015 63,785 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 58,849 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 87,384 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

unable to see brake pad wear

Fail 2 Apr 2013 87,384 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

unable to see brake pad wear

Pass 16 Apr 2012 47,455 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 47,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 YUA 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 65%.

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 YUA, 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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PE09 YUA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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