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PJ09 JWV

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

75,124 mi
Last recorded75,124 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 75,124 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2026 75,124 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 69,425 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe blowing on joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

back box poor condition

Pass 14 Aug 2024 62,768 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 62,768 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 57,580 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

back box in poor condition

Fail 29 Jun 2023 57,580 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

back box in poor condition

Pass 30 Jun 2022 50,099 miles

back box in poor condition

Fail 29 Jun 2022 50,099 miles

Exhaust system insecure front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

back box in poor condition

Pass 28 Jul 2021 43,476 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 43,476 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 36,204 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 35,343 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 35,341 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre splitting in tread

Offside Rear tyre splitting in tread

Pass 6 May 2017 31,703 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 27,592 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 27,592 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2015 22,900 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 18,426 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 18,426 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 13,363 miles

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

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

Passenger mirror missing

Fail 21 May 2013 13,363 miles

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

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

Passenger mirror missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2012 9,964 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside 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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PJ09 JWV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 JWV, 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 JWV registered?

PJ09 JWV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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