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FD09 GHU

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,718 mi
Last recorded68,718 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 GHU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 68,718 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 68,718 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 56,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 47,932 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 May 2021 46,684 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm slight play

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm slight play

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

Surface corrosion to rear axle

Fail 24 May 2021 46,684 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust back box outer skin coming away

Nearside Front Steering arm slight play

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm slight play

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

Surface corrosion to rear axle

Pass 3 Jul 2020 46,607 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 May 2019 45,636 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 44,506 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel o.s. & n.s. inner rack joints (2.3 (a) (i))

rear coil springs corroded

rear silencer corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2019 44,506 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel o.s. & n.s. inner rack joints (2.3 (a) (i))

rear coil springs corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2018 41,274 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slightly splitting (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slightly splitting (4.1.D.1e)

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2017 38,158 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust back box corroded, but not blowing

Fail 4 Jan 2017 38,158 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged splitting (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged splitting (4.1.D.1e)

both rear tyres tread cracking

exhaust back box corroded, but not blowing

Pass 4 Jan 2016 34,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking in tread.

Nearside Rear Tyre valve cracking.

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

Nearside Slight play in track rod.

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in tread.

Offside Rear Tyre valve cracking.

Offside Slight play in track rod.

Fail 4 Jan 2016 34,902 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking in tread.

Nearside Rear Tyre valve cracking.

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

Nearside Slight play in track rod.

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in tread.

Offside Rear Tyre valve cracking.

Offside Slight play in track rod.

Pass 3 Jan 2015 31,526 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear exhaust back box corroding

Pass 4 Jan 2014 28,313 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 25,073 miles

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

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)

Fail 5 Jan 2013 25,073 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 21,232 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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FD09 GHU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black 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 FD09 GHU, 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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FD09 GHU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 June 2009.

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