MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,794 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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))
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))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Corrosion on rear springs
corrosion on exhaust
Corrosion on rear springs
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
corrosion on exhaust
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
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
2x rear tyres perished
4x coil springs corroded
Exhaust back box corroded (exhaust clamp broken but exhaust is still supported
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
2x rear tyres perished and cracking
Exhaust back box corroded
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear back box outer skin corroded
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exhaust rusty
advise strong nearside and offside front tyres on limit
airbag lights illuminated on dash
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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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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