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PY59 JHZ

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,801 mi
Last recorded118,801 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY59 JHZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 118,801 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 118,799 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 106,770 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 95,508 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 95,506 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 95,483 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 95,479 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 95,471 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 84,569 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 84,566 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 84,564 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

excess oil leak at sump

Pass 15 Dec 2016 78,454 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 68,443 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 59,892 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 51,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

slight oil leak from oil filter

undertray fitted obscuring a full visual inspection of brake/fuel pipes

Fail 19 Dec 2013 51,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight oil leak from oil filter

undertray fitted obscuring a full visual inspection of brake/fuel pipes

Pass 17 Dec 2012 38,557 miles

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

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

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 JHZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 JHZ, 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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PY59 JHZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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