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BJ09 GAO

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,478 mi
Last recorded121,478 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 GAO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 121,478 miles

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2024 121,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2023 118,023 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 116,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 113,315 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear AXLE/SUBFRAME COIL SPRING MOUNTING AREA CORRODED

Pass 30 Jul 2020 111,225 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 109,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 100,998 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both rear shocker top bushes worn

Fail 30 Jul 2018 100,998 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both rear shocker top bushes worn

Pass 2 Aug 2017 93,501 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

front exhaust mount rusty

Pass 1 Jun 2016 93,053 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 93,053 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 May 2015 85,279 miles

Exhaust Flexible Joint Poor Condition

Nearside Front Tyre Cracking On Tread And Poor On Outer Edge

Offside Front Tyre Cracking On Tread

Rear Number Plate Poor Condition

Slight Coolant Stain On Radiator

Slight Splitting To Both Front Wishbone Rear Bushes

Wipers Poor

Pass 20 May 2014 71,955 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER CASING CORRODED

Pass 28 May 2013 58,406 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 24 May 2012 40,310 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear silencer corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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BJ09 GAO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ09 GAO, 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 BJ09 GAO registered?

BJ09 GAO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2009.

Is BJ09 GAO safe to buy?

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