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PE59 JFK

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,819 mi
Last recorded84,819 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE59 JFK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 84,819 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Strut top cup & retaining nut , badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked around both edges , no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Strut top cup & retaining nut , badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked around both edges, no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam axle , mainly around offside spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 84,807 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Strut top cup & retaining nut , badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked around both edges , no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Very hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Strut top cup & retaining nut , badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked around both edges, no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning Very hazy (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam axle , mainly around offside spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 81,692 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 81,692 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Incorrect bulb (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Incorrect bulb (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 78,863 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust badly corroded

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 78,851 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Sidelight (4.3.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust badly corroded

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 76,080 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear exhaust backbox in poor condition

Pass 26 Jul 2022 73,394 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 70,751 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 70,751 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 66,650 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 66,650 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 61,247 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 53,004 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 45,547 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 45,547 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 39,288 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 33,754 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Dec 2014 33,754 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 26,226 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 19,973 miles

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

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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PE59 JFK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PE59 JFK, 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 PE59 JFK registered?

PE59 JFK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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