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PJ09 PVX

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,567 mi
Last recorded45,567 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ09 PVX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 45,567 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 45,560 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 32,931 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex, exhaust system corroding, all support rubbers deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 24,523 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened undersealed both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer obligatory mirror slightly cracked

Pass 5 Sep 2023 23,937 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 23,358 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 22,602 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount corroded under bonnet (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Strong advise. Back axle badly corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2020 22,059 miles

All 4 coil springs corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Light cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Light cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 22,059 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

All 4 coil springs corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Shock absorber weak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Light cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Light cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper split

Pass 28 May 2019 20,971 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Front exhaust clamp badly corroded

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 19,569 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 23 May 2017 18,258 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall slight damage

Nearside Rear exhaust back box corroded

oil level low

Fail 23 May 2017 18,258 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall slight damage

Nearside Rear exhaust back box corroded

oil level low

Pass 25 May 2016 16,676 miles

note when carrying out test vehicle lost water as coolant cap was incorrecly fitted

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 25 May 2016 16,676 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

note when carrying out test vehicle lost water as coolant cap was incorrecly fitted

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 May 2015 14,697 miles

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

both front spring top mountings corroded

Fail 19 May 2015 14,697 miles

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

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

both front spring top mountings corroded

Pass 23 May 2014 12,321 miles

strut top cups corroded o/s/f and n/s/f

Fail 23 May 2014 12,321 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear wiper torn

strut top cups corroded o/s/f and n/s/f

Pass 20 May 2013 10,123 miles

n/s front tyre side wall badly cracked strong advise

o/s front tyre side wall outer tread cracking

o/s rear n/s rear tyre side walls cracking

Pass 1 May 2012 8,135 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 PVX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PVX, 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 PVX registered?

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

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