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PJ59 JXX

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,342 mi
Last recorded111,342 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 JXX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 111,342 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2025 107,039 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 107,032 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 98,171 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessively noisy

Fail 23 Jul 2024 98,171 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessively noisy

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 88,610 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 85,413 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms,both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 81,149 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 74,257 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 71,599 miles

under body very dry and starting to corrode.

Fail 21 Nov 2019 71,598 miles

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

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

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

coolant fluid leak from thermostat housing

under body very dry and starting to corrode.

Nearside Rear tyre badly splitting in tread

Pass 20 Nov 2018 66,250 miles

slight misting of oil on gearbox

underside corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2018 66,248 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil filter badly corroded

slight misting of oil on gearbox

underside corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2017 60,925 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to split inner and outer side walls.

centre exhaust corroding slight blow

under body starting to corrode needs good oil spray.

Pass 17 Nov 2016 55,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre badly perished and cracked

Nearside drive shaft oil seal leak

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

radiator coolant leak

Pass 16 Nov 2015 50,647 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 50,647 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 46,253 miles

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak from Nearside front driveshaft seal

Radiator leaking

Pass 29 Nov 2013 41,556 miles

coolent leak from radiator

rear exhaust badly corroded

two rear tyres perishing

under body corroded recomended oil spray

Fail 29 Nov 2013 41,556 miles

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

coolent leak from radiator

rear exhaust badly corroded

two rear tyres perishing

under body corroded recomended oil spray

Pass 30 Oct 2012 34,582 miles

exhaust rear box joint slight blow

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

offside rear tyre slight perishing

recommend oil spray under side of vehical starting to corrode

slight movement in both front strut top mounts

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 JXX is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 JXX, 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 JXX registered?

PJ59 JXX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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