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PJ09 RVE

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,209 mi
Last recorded57,209 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 57,209 miles

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

Front exhaust flexible section deteriorating.

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

Nearside Rear hand brake cable outer sheath cracked

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

Offside Rear hand brake cable outer sheath cracked.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2026 57,208 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Front exhaust flexible section deteriorating.

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

Nearside Rear hand brake cable outer sheath cracked

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

Offside Rear hand brake cable outer sheath cracked.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 45,812 miles

Front exhaust flexible section poor condition.

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear exhaust box clamp. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 45,811 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexible section poor condition.

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear exhaust box clamp. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 34,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 23,973 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 19,077 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 16,922 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 16,908 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 15,991 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 14,900 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 14,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2018 13,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 11,938 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 10,461 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 10,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 8,927 miles

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres slight cracking on tread

slight oil leak (gearbox)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 7,142 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 5,760 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 4,186 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 RVE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RVE, 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 RVE registered?

PJ09 RVE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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