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PJ59 AFE

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,617 mi
Last recorded124,617 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 AFE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 May 2025 124,617 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2024 118,304 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

front top mounts have movement

oil leak

rear axle corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2024 118,304 miles

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

front top mounts have movement

oil leak

rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2023 110,446 miles

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

OIL LEAK

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARMS REAR BUSHS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 110,446 miles

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

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

OIL LEAK

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARMS REAR BUSHS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 103,590 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT, REAR BUSHS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 96,129 miles

NEARSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS HAS HOLE

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AND OFFSIDE FRONT TRACK CONTROL ARMS REAR BUSHS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Pass 16 Mar 2020 91,657 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 91,657 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 91,065 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 91,032 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 90,321 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 80,851 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 59,519 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 41,312 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 23,683 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 23,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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PJ59 AFE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PJ59 AFE, 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 PJ59 AFE registered?

PJ59 AFE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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