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PJ09 HPL

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,226 mi
Last recorded85,226 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2026 85,226 miles

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

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sub frame & anti roll bar & break pipe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 81,899 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 69,739 miles

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened ,,,AXLE !!!!!-AGE ETC ETC,, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 69,737 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened ,,,AXLE !!!!!-AGE ETC ETC,, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 65,515 miles

195/50/15 X 4..

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXY PIPE-PODOT-MONITOR (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF & OSF LOWER-REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% COMBINED EFFORT-PODOT-MONITOR (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess NSR & OSR (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened NSR & OSR =AXLE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!-PODOT-MONITOR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 65,515 miles

195/50/15 X 4..

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXY PIPE-PODOT-MONITOR (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF & OSF LOWER-REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% COMBINED EFFORT-PODOT-MONITOR (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess NSR & OSR (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened NSR & OSR =AXLE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!-PODOT-MONITOR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 61,016 miles

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

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess NSR & OSR =2=BOTH (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 61,014 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSF & OSF =2=BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess NSR & OSR =2=BOTH (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 59,163 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 59,157 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 54,969 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2019 51,301 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 49,325 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 44,223 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 44,223 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 40,501 miles

1 bulb inop on high level brake light

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

Offside Front brake hose slightly kinked

light corrosion on back box

Pass 27 Mar 2015 35,729 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 30,963 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 25,770 miles

slight corrosion back box

Pass 27 Apr 2012 21,093 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 HPL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HPL, 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 HPL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 May 2009.

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