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PY59 JHE

2009 Ford Ka

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,776 mi
Last recorded91,776 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY59 JHE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 91,776 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 91,776 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 83,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 83,119 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 13 Dec 2023 77,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 71,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust back box corroded

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 65,115 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear inner arch rub marks but wheel not rubbing at time of test

Offside Front top mount slight play

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

exhaust back box corroede

Fail 25 Nov 2021 65,084 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear inner arch rub marks but wheel not rubbing at time of test

Offside Front top mount slight play

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

exhaust back box corroede

Pass 16 Dec 2020 60,070 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 60,070 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 54,194 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 15 Jun 2019 54,175 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 15 Jun 2018 49,685 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 49,672 miles

Road wheel more than one fixing missing 2 missing on N/S/R (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2017 46,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

rear silencer is corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2016 39,102 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 38,880 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 May 2015 30,528 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 25,806 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 22,593 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 17,922 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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PY59 JHE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 PY59 JHE, 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 PY59 JHE registered?

PY59 JHE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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