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PN09 XXC

2009 Ford Ka

Brown Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,704 mi
Last recorded137,704 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN09 XXC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 137,704 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2025 137,704 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

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

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

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

exhaust blow at front flexy joint/ rear box

Pass 17 May 2024 131,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 May 2024 131,526 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 129,295 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 129,287 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2022 118,603 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 110,012 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

rear exhaust in poor condition

rear tyres cracked

Fail 20 Jul 2021 110,012 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

front brake discs in poor condition

off side rear tyre worn close to limit

rear exhaust in poor condition

rear tyres cracked

Pass 31 Jul 2020 102,025 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 101,062 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 101,033 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 97,191 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 91,413 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 83,627 miles

Front Oil leak Sump ()

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 71,722 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 71,722 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.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)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 57,205 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 57,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 57,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 47,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 42,205 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2012 33,150 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear silencer corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2012 33,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear silencer corroded

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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PN09 XXC is a 2009 Ford Ka in Brown with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PN09 XXC, 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 PN09 XXC registered?

PN09 XXC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is PN09 XXC safe to buy?

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