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PJ09 HLW

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,171 mi
Last recorded115,171 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ09 HLW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2024 115,171 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi is blowing excessively (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust joint clamp is missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected REAR SUBRAME FRACKED/EXCESSIVELY CORRODED/ HOLED IN SPRING HOUSING (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected REAR COIL SPRING SEAT HOUSING EXCESSIVELY CORRODED/ HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ADVISE: rear silencer outer skin corroded off

ADVISE: suspension components/ bushes, brake components, exhaust etc. showing slight age relation corrosion/wear

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread ADVISE: rear number plate has slight water ingress (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 108,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Axle heavily corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2023 108,845 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Axle heavily corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2022 105,732 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2022 105,722 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2022 100,866 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 93,569 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Jul 2019 86,995 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2018 77,146 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear back box corroded/front clamp/mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 67,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust corroded (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 59,605 miles

slight blow front exhaust centre section rusty rear silencer corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2016 59,605 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

slight blow front exhaust centre section rusty rear silencer corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2015 52,797 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 42,943 miles

o\s\f tyre worn on unner edge.

o\s\r tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 22 Jun 2013 32,315 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 22,289 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has cut on outer sidewall but not down to cords

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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PJ09 HLW is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PJ09 HLW, 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 PJ09 HLW registered?

PJ09 HLW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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