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PJ58 VFM

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,839 mi
Last recorded57,839 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ58 VFM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2021 57,839 miles

Nearside Front Inner Floor excessively deteriorated sill within 30cm of seat mount (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Floor excessively deteriorated sill within 30cm of seat mount (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear body corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2020 55,527 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 55,526 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective cord showing ()

Pass 7 Mar 2019 52,254 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 48,659 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 45,226 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 40,202 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 40,202 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 20 May 2015 33,746 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 33,746 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 26,900 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 26,235 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 26,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

165/65/13/t

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

Fail 23 Jan 2013 19,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 19,682 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 13,846 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 VFM is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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