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RJ59 PMX

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,545 mi
Last recorded100,545 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 PMX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 100,545 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 100,320 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 100,320 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 90,774 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 79,561 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi and rear silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 79,561 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi and rear silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 72,386 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Joint and around joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer corroding through outer skin and blowing slightly. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 70,027 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 67,093 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 67,091 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer delaminated and has a minor escape of gasses

Pass 18 Dec 2018 64,077 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded- not blowing at present

Pass 16 Dec 2017 56,874 miles

front brake pads worn very low

exhaust tailbox cooroded

Pass 8 Dec 2016 49,763 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.8mm balding inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2016 49,763 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.8mm balding inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2015 43,089 miles

exhaust tailbox corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2014 35,174 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 35,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Cuts in nearside rear tread

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 26,235 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 26,235 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 17,455 miles

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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RJ59 PMX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RJ59 PMX, 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 RJ59 PMX registered?

RJ59 PMX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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