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FN09 GRU

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

89,794 mi
Last recorded89,794 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN09 GRU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 89,794 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer baffles worn

Fail 19 Mar 2024 89,793 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer baffles worn

Pass 14 Mar 2023 81,587 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front both fog lights not working

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 77,787 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 77,782 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 72,388 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 72,388 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure 2x mountings snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases b/box joint and back box . front flexi pipe also slight blow and damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and very badly worn on inner edge 195/50/15 budget (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 68,986 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 68,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 63,752 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 57,462 miles

Corrosion on rear springs

corrosion on exhaust

Fail 16 Feb 2018 57,462 miles

Corrosion on rear springs

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 27 Feb 2017 50,787 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

both rear tyres perished

Fail 27 Feb 2017 50,787 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

both rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Feb 2016 44,467 miles

2x rear tyres perished

4x coil springs corroded

Exhaust back box corroded (exhaust clamp broken but exhaust is still supported

Fail 19 Feb 2016 44,467 miles

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

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

2x rear tyres perished

4x coil springs corroded

Exhaust back box corroded (exhaust clamp broken but exhaust is still supported

Pass 11 Feb 2015 39,541 miles

2x rear tyres perished and cracking

Exhaust back box corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2015 39,541 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

2x rear tyres perished and cracking

Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2014 36,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear back box outer skin corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2014 36,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear back box outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2013 29,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust rusty

Pass 20 Feb 2012 22,290 miles

advise strong nearside and offside front tyres on limit

airbag lights illuminated on dash

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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FN09 GRU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FN09 GRU, 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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FN09 GRU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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