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PK09 CWX

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,554 mi
Last recorded73,554 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK09 CWX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 73,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 69,651 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 65,932 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 62,658 miles

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

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

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

Rear beam axle rusty

Fail 30 Sep 2022 62,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear beam axle rusty

Pass 6 Oct 2021 61,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 61,815 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 59,076 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 55,869 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 55,869 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 49,717 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 48,320 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2017 43,987 miles

offside rear tyre low tread at 3mm and tyre cracking (NEEDS NEW TYRE )

rear wiper blade split

Fail 30 May 2017 43,984 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box clamp broken and leaking on rear joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex joint broken and leaking (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

offside rear tyre low tread at 3mm and tyre cracking (NEEDS NEW TYRE )

rear wiper blade split

tyre size 175 65 14 82T

Pass 23 May 2016 38,324 miles

both front tyres are starting to wear on edges

rear exhaust is badly corroded but not blowing

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 May 2015 32,775 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

rearsubframe and its mountings are starting to corrode surface rust

Pass 12 May 2014 26,686 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 20,097 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 20,097 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 12,697 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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PK09 CWX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 CWX, 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 CWX registered?

PK09 CWX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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