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PF09 LXX

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,198 mi
Last recorded78,198 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF09 LXX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 78,198 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Rear Bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 78,198 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark brake fluid very dark as well (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Coolant leak ()

Rear Bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 73,660 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2024 73,660 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 64,772 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 52,873 miles

Coolant leak plus level low ()

Fail 26 Feb 2022 52,873 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Coolant leak plus level low ()

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 45,441 miles

Nearside 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))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 45,437 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central exhaust bracket damaged

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

front brakes worn bad almost below 1.5mm brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2019 39,573 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 30,610 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 30,610 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front Pipe To Front Flexy Pipe Insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 24,508 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 23,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2016 20,772 miles

nsr tyre worn low in tread

slight play in nsf drop link

Fail 18 Jul 2015 18,440 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 18,440 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 16,504 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 14,064 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 12,434 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)

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 LXX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black 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 LXX, 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 LXX registered?

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

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