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PJ09 PVE

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

71,772 mi
Last recorded71,772 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ09 PVE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 71,772 miles

Front Upper offside and nearside top shock absorber hats corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 16 May 2025 70,710 miles

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Offside and nearside top shock absober hats corroded

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

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

Rear Axle beam corroded

Pass 10 May 2024 69,517 miles

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Offside and nearside shock absorbers top hats corroded

Pass 12 May 2023 68,047 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2022 66,399 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 May 2021 61,903 miles

Coil spring corroded Both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 58,964 miles

Coil spring corroded Front and rear ,all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Offside and nearside shock absorbers top hat corroded and nuts

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

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Fail 27 May 2020 58,935 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded Front and rear ,all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Offside and nearside shock absorbers top hat corroded and nuts

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

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 May 2019 53,505 miles

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 May 2018 48,356 miles

Rear Exhaust box corroded

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

Pass 16 May 2017 43,741 miles

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 May 2016 37,824 miles

Rear exhausti box corroded

Fail 20 May 2016 37,788 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front (3.5.1g)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Nearside front (3.5.1k)

Rear exhausti box corroded

Pass 22 May 2015 33,641 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Offside front tyre inner edge slight worn

Pass 13 May 2014 28,842 miles

Both rear tyres low

Pass 17 May 2013 24,620 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 20,550 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 PVE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PVE, 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 PVE registered?

PJ09 PVE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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