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PJ58 ULM

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

104,550 mi
Last recorded104,550 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ58 ULM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 104,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn main beam axle bush slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn main beam axle bush slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

POSSIBLE GEARBOX ISSUE [noise when drove in]possible bearing problem

Fail 26 Sep 2024 104,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure hanging down (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn main beam axle bush slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn main beam axle bush slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

POSSIBLE GEARBOX ISSUE [noise when drove in]possible bearing problem

front exhaust clamp missing [exhaust still secure]

Pass 7 Oct 2023 95,927 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 88,898 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 80,557 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 73,551 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 69,580 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 69,580 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 62,090 miles

Offside Front tyre tread cracking also close to legal limit

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

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

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2018 62,090 miles

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

Offside Front tyre tread cracking also close to legal limit

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

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

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2017 49,820 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 30,308 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 25,680 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 20,883 miles

REAR EXHAUST STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 29 Sep 2013 14,599 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 14,201 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre thorn in side wall

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2012 13,608 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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PJ58 ULM is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 PJ58 ULM, 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 PJ58 ULM registered?

PJ58 ULM is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2009.

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