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PF09 LHJ

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,020 mi
Last recorded78,020 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF09 LHJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 78,020 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 74,468 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear pin bush (both arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 69,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 62,018 miles

Front Both Coil springs corroded

Front Both shock absorbers corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2021 56,115 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolent pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper missing

exhaust system corroded front to rear

Fail 15 Dec 2021 56,115 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolent pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper missing

exhaust system corroded front to rear

Pass 18 Nov 2020 54,565 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 54,564 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axel (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2019 52,312 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 52,312 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 47,105 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 42,830 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 38,660 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2016 38,658 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2015 36,190 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 36,189 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

back box corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2014 34,120 miles

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2013 29,867 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2013 29,866 miles

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

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2012 61,019 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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PF09 LHJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue 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 PF09 LHJ, 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 PF09 LHJ registered?

PF09 LHJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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