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PY59 JKN

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,466 mi
Last recorded79,466 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY59 JKN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 79,466 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 79,466 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 76,011 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 76,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2022 67,534 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 56,727 miles

Central Rear exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 49,945 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system rusty

Pass 14 Jan 2019 49,303 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

exhaust poor condition

Fail 11 Jan 2019 49,303 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Sound deadening material insecure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside door catch needs adjusting

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

exhaust poor condition

Pass 18 Dec 2017 43,346 miles

exhaust back box slightly corroded

front brake pads are low disc lipped and slightly corroded

off side and near side front top suspension mount top cup slightly corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2016 34,730 miles

gearbox is damp

nearside and offside front bottom ball joints rubbers are perishing

nearside and offside front top suspension mounts top upper cups are corroded

nearside front shock absorber is damp

offside front tyre has a cut on outer sidewall

offside rear wheel bearing is not checked fully due to rear brake binding

rear exhaust box is corroded on outer skin

Fail 16 Dec 2016 34,730 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

nearside and offside front bottom ball joints rubbers are perishing

gearbox is damp

nearside and offside front top suspension mounts top upper cups are corroded

nearside front shock absorber is damp

offside front tyre has a cut on outer sidewall

offside rear wheel bearing is not checked fully due to rear brake binding

rear exhaust box is corroded on outer skin

Pass 16 Dec 2015 29,139 miles

Offside Front tyre outer side wall cut

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2014 25,681 miles

off side and near side rear tyres on 2,mm

slight play near side front top suspension mount

Pass 16 Dec 2013 22,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 17,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 JKN is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JKN, 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 JKN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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