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PJ09 RUV

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,535 mi
Last recorded89,535 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 89,535 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 89,472 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening insecure attachment bar corroded and holed (6.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front subframe attachment bar corroded

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 87,845 miles

Coolant leak

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened support braces (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 85,754 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 85,748 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle (spring mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 82,821 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing The tyre was manufactured in week 40 of 2017 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing The tyre was manufactured in week 01 of 2018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 82,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Both rear suspension bump stops insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing The tyre was manufactured in week 40 of 2017 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing The tyre was manufactured in week 01 of 2018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

The engine oil level is below minimum

Pass 29 Jun 2022 76,468 miles

panel under windcreen excessive corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 29 Jun 2022 76,468 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

panel under windcreen excessive corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 1 Dec 2021 75,805 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated, system generally in poor condition

Front exhaust hanger snapped but system still adequately supported

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated resulting in slight play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

forward most windscreen bolt on scuttle panel disintegrated (not structural)

Clutch pedal snapped at pivot point resulting in excessive play and a risk of becoming detached

Fail 1 Dec 2021 75,805 miles

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

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

Exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated, system generally in poor condition

Front exhaust hanger snapped but system still adequately supported

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated resulting in slight play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

forward most windscreen bolt on scuttle panel disintegrated (not structural)

Clutch pedal snapped at pivot point resulting in excessive play and a risk of becoming detached

Pass 16 Nov 2020 73,611 miles

Exhaust backbox hangers snapped but still adequately supported

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 73,611 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Exhaust backbox hangers snapped but still adequately supported

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 68,771 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 64,669 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 57,786 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 50,556 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 43,250 miles

raer exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 21 May 2014 37,044 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 29,729 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 21,877 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust box corroded

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 RUV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue 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 RUV, 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 RUV registered?

PJ09 RUV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 June 2009.

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