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PY09 KWE

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

101,026 mi
Last recorded101,026 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY09 KWE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 101,026 miles

Nearside Front abs wiring routed on the wrong side of the strut and is not secured in the strut bracket

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rear brake cables in poor condition, outer casing split (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Aug 2024 100,941 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened Strut top mounting washer corroded away (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened Strut top mounting washer corroded away (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front abs wiring routed on the wrong side of the strut and is not secured in the strut bracket

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rear brake cables in poor condition, outer casing split (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 94,549 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 88,606 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from silencer and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 84,994 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 84,952 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2020 74,926 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 73,947 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 73,947 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 73,934 miles

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

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

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

general underside corrosion to suspension components

nearside rear tyre has splits on shoulder

Pass 10 Sep 2016 73,830 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 73,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 67,049 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 67,049 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 49,920 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 49,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2013 47,149 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 47,149 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 42,638 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 42,134 miles

exhaust rear box outer skin starting to corrode but not excessive or blowing at time of test

n/s front screen wiper blade just starting to split at end but still clearing screen at test

n/s rear tyre small pin type nail in tread area

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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PY09 KWE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PY09 KWE, 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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PY09 KWE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 August 2009.

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