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PX59 PDU

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

101,761 mi
Last recorded101,761 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX59 PDU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 101,761 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights require cleaning (4.1.4 (b))

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

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Jul 2025 93,683 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 88,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 88,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 85,462 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 81,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 81,716 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 77,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 77,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 73,356 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2020 73,356 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 May 2019 68,086 miles

both front wheel bearings slight rough when rotated

front brake discs corroding

rear coil springs corroding

rear shockers corroding and mounting bushes deteriorating

Fail 10 May 2019 68,085 miles

Position lamp not working osf (4.2.1 (a))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak ns and os front (5.3.2 (b))

both front wheel bearings slight rough when rotated

front brake discs corroding

rear shock absorbers and coil springs corroding

slight leak on front exhaust flexi and rear box

Pass 27 Apr 2018 63,320 miles

both rear shock absorber top bushes unbonding

front exhaust mounting corroded

nsf shocker damp

osf brake disc worn

osf lower arm rear bush deteriorated

osr flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

under covers fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2018 63,320 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc nsf (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush ns and os rear shockers (2.7.4)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint nsf (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both rear shock absorber top bushes unbonding

front exhaust mounting corroded

nsf shocker damp

osf brake disc worn

osf lower arm rear bush deteriorated

osr flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

under covers fitted

Pass 9 May 2017 59,155 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland both sides (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt loosing grease (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Oil leak gear box

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

engine and undercovers fitted

exhaust system corrroded

Fail 9 May 2017 59,155 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland both sides (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt loosing grease (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak gear box

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

engine and undercovers fitted

exhaust system corrroded

Pass 11 May 2016 56,659 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre slight perished

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre slight cracks

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Outer side wall slight cracks

Pass 30 Dec 2015 55,096 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from the pipe to the rear box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 51,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 50,084 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 50,084 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 45,852 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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PX59 PDU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PX59 PDU, 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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PX59 PDU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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