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PS04 KJS

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,810 mi
Last recorded87,810 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPS04 KJS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 87,810 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 87,576 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 79,232 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 79,232 miles

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Wiring wrapped around expansion tank (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Aftermarket DRL not working

Pass 22 Jan 2018 76,927 miles

day lights not dimming when position lights are illuminated

Pass 3 Oct 2016 69,589 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped/worn (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Very heavy corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

Fail 3 Oct 2016 69,589 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush De-bonded (2.7.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped/worn (3.5.1i)

Heavy de-bonding on o/s/r shocker top bush

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Very heavy corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

Pass 29 Sep 2015 59,847 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped/pitted (3.5.1i)

Poor wiring modification carried out under bonnet

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both age cracking and slight play (2.7.4)

Rear silencer corroded

Signs of coolant leak

Pass 6 Oct 2014 52,096 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 42,744 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 27,514 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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PS04 KJS is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PS04 KJS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PS04 KJS registered?

PS04 KJS is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 April 2009.

Is PS04 KJS safe to buy?

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