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GJ09 ETV

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,434 mi
Last recorded134,434 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 ETV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 134,434 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

auxiliary drive belt perished and splitting

both metal; handbrake retaining brackets corroded & no longer attached.held with cable ties.

exhaust in poor condition, rear silencer outer skin separating .front mounting held with wire

fuel cap very temperamental in sealing but provided a satisfactory result on test.

Pass 16 Sep 2022 130,347 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 130,347 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 121,635 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre,wearing more so on inside edge

auxiliary drive belt perished

both front fog lights damaged

front flexible exhaust section in very poor condition

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

unable to release drivers seat back but is secure in upright position

Fail 3 Sep 2021 121,557 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre,wearing more so on inside edge

auxiliary drive belt perished

both front fog lights damaged

exhaust mount defective

front flexible exhaust section in very poor condition

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

unable to release drivers seat back but is secure in upright position

Pass 16 Sep 2020 114,311 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front backrest latch handle missing but locked in upright position

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

auxillary belt deteriorated

offside and nearside front fog lamp lenses damaged

Fail 11 Sep 2020 114,308 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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 Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front backrest latch handle missing but locked in upright position

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

auxillary belt deteriorated

offside and nearside front fog lamp lenses damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2019 106,928 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged but working

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

Offside Front fog lamp damaged but working

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust section corroded

auxilary drive belt perished

Pass 20 Aug 2018 97,229 miles

Offside Front Inner inner tyre wall worn

Rear rear exhaust box rusty

Rear rear road spring stops broken both sides

Pass 18 Sep 2017 88,717 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 79,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

centre exhaust clamp missing

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 23 Sep 2016 79,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

centre exhaust clamp missing

drivers side rear tyre perished

front tyres wearing low on inside edge

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 10 Jun 2015 66,058 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 66,058 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 53,247 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 40,448 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 27,698 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 27,698 miles

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

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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GJ09 ETV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GJ09 ETV, 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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GJ09 ETV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 March 2009.

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