MOT Status
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
panel under windcreen excessive corroded outside prescribed area
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
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
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
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))
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))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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)
raer exhaust slightly corroded
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear exhaust box corroded
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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