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PK09 BYR

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,698 mi
Last recorded65,698 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK09 BYR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2025 65,698 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 62,521 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox, selector seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 58,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 58,674 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 56,470 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Slight Wear & Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Slight Wear & Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyres Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 53,861 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 52,644 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 52,644 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure hanger snapped/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front at flexi and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 50,171 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2016 40,431 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 35,714 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 30,850 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 29,833 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

outer skin deteriorated rear silencer

Fail 1 Apr 2014 29,833 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

outer skin deteriorated rear silencer

Pass 22 Mar 2013 26,823 miles

Both front wipers split

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 18,915 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)

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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PK09 BYR is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PK09 BYR, 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 PK09 BYR registered?

PK09 BYR is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is PK09 BYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK09 BYR shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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