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PJ09 XZS

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,102 mi
Last recorded85,102 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ09 XZS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 85,102 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot leaking grease but not excessive (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust back box heavily corroded

Fail 9 May 2025 85,102 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot leaking grease but not excessive (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust back box heavily corroded

Pass 30 May 2024 73,649 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 73,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged INSECURE (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Rear HANDBRAKE CABLE INSECURE

Offside Front CALIPER RETAINING PIN LOCKING DEVICE MISSING

Pass 26 May 2023 66,818 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 66,815 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2022 57,723 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 54,382 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 54,343 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 50,993 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 47,234 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 25 May 2018 43,536 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 39,632 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 34,359 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 28,296 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 22,840 miles

back box outer skin corroded

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2013 16,389 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 12,243 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 XZS is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XZS, 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 XZS registered?

PJ09 XZS is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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