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PX09 YPL

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

109,347 mi
Last recorded109,347 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX09 YPL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 109,347 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2025 105,196 miles
Fail 17 May 2025 105,196 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 101,459 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 97,760 miles

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 94,320 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s and slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2021 91,671 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2021 91,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2020 89,512 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 18 May 2020 89,486 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2019 86,404 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 85,402 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 76,999 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in tyre ()

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 May 2016 65,375 miles

corrosion in rear exhaust box

front number plate in poor condition

nail in n/s rear tyre

rear suspension bump stops insecure

Fail 13 May 2016 65,375 miles

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

corrosion in rear exhaust box

front number plate in poor condition

nail in n/s rear tyre

rear suspension bump stops insecure

Pass 21 May 2015 55,235 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear suspension bump stops insecure

corrosion in exhaust system

front and rear number plates in poor condition

n/s washer jet faulty

Pass 15 Apr 2014 44,470 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 37,860 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres are starting to perish and crack slightly

both rear tyres are starting to perish and crack slightly

Pass 16 Apr 2012 33,669 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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PX09 YPL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PX09 YPL, 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 PX09 YPL registered?

PX09 YPL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 April 2009.

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