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DA09 GJV

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

120,740 mi
Last recorded120,740 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 GJV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2021 120,740 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 120,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 114,271 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Front Exhaust flexible section poor condition

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low outside tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On minimum limit and worn smooth outside tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 100,195 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low inside and outside tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low inside and outside tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 100,195 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low inside and outside tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low inside and outside tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 84,051 miles

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 1 Aug 2018 84,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2017 72,501 miles

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

Rear Silencer outer covering deteriorating

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 72,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Silencer outer covering deteriorating

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 63,288 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2015 56,546 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 49,828 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 49,828 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 48,028 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 48,083 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2012 28,770 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 28,770 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 17,503 miles

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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DA09 GJV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DA09 GJV, 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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DA09 GJV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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