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PJ09 HNN

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

84,009 mi
Last recorded84,009 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ09 HNN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 May 2025 84,009 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 75,037 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 93,654 miles

Nearside Lower outer sill damaged and slightly corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2023 74,121 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Lower outer sill damaged and slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2022 69,556 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 69,556 miles

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened suspension bump stops adrift fouling coil springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 68,511 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 67,312 miles

Front exhaust clamp corroded and split but front exhaust still secure

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

Nearside Rear parking brake cable mounting bracket missing

Nearside door damaged

Offside Front door damaged on edge

Offside Front tyre slight wear to edges

Offside Rear tyre on approx 3mm and just starting to show age cracks

Rear both suspension bump stops insecure

recommend a wheel alignment

Fail 27 Jan 2020 67,312 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle pipe flexi piece split (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak corner of radiator ()

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

Front exhaust clamp corroded and split but front exhaust still secure

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

Nearside Rear parking brake cable mounting bracket missing

Offside Front door damaged on edge

Offside Front tyre slight wear to edges

Offside Rear tyre on approx 3mm and just starting to show age cracks

Rear both suspension bump stops insecure

Rear exhaust back-box corroded

clutch pedal worn loose

recommend a wheel alignment

Pass 28 Jan 2019 62,798 miles

Coolant leak corner of radiator ()

exhaust corroded and back-box outer skin frail

Pass 2 Feb 2018 58,608 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 58,607 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65 14 82TR (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2017 53,313 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 53,313 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 45,164 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 45,164 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened broken (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2015 37,470 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 30,434 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 19,909 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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PJ09 HNN is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HNN, 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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PJ09 HNN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 May 2009.

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