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BR09 GYG

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,658 mi
Last recorded105,658 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR09 GYG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 105,658 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Jan 2026 105,658 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jan 2025 101,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 95,656 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 95,653 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2024 95,420 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 55% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

front subframe extensions are corroded

various rear suspension components are corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2023 89,540 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 85,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe cracked and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Seepage from sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 85,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe cracked and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Seepage from sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 79,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

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

Rear axle badly corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2021 79,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 3.0mm and cut to expose cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3.0mm and badly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

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

Rear axle badly corroded

exhaust clamps missing front and rear

Pass 21 Mar 2020 76,513 miles

Exhaust system badly corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2020 76,513 miles

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

Exhaust system badly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm and nail on shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 70,818 miles

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

back box pealing

sump corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2019 70,818 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

back box pealing

sump corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2018 64,243 miles

oil sump corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2017 59,386 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)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 57,519 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 56,111 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 48,708 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 47,077 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Feb 2013 29,897 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 12,386 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 12,384 miles

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

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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BR09 GYG is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BR09 GYG, 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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BR09 GYG is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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