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PF09 YMG

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,059 mi
Last recorded89,059 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF09 YMG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 89,059 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 89,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2022 83,006 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 78,538 miles

n/s/r handbrake cable mount broken

o/s/f wheel damaged on inside lip

Pass 4 Apr 2020 75,384 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin peeling

Nearside Hand brake cable mounting broken

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2020 75,384 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin peeling

Nearside Hand brake cable mounting broken

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 71,240 miles

offside rear tyre perished.

Pass 16 Apr 2018 67,408 miles

Rear rear box peeling

Rear tyres cracking

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Apr 2017 60,281 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim. (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre,worn very low on inner edge.

Rear exhaust silencer is corroding.

Fail 7 Apr 2017 60,191 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding brake binding unable to check wheel bearing for roughness? (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort not working. (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim. (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear handbrake cable,support bracket corroded and unattached.

Offside Front tyre,worn very low on inner edge.

Rear exhaust silencer is corroding.

Pass 19 Apr 2016 52,869 miles

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

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 9 Apr 2015 48,073 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 48,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 42,245 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 36,242 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 36,242 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 25,387 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 YMG is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YMG, 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 YMG registered?

PF09 YMG is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 August 2009.

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