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GJ09 ETY

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

130,696 mi
Last recorded130,696 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 ETY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 130,696 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 125,969 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner wings / chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 125,969 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner wings / chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 122,514 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-3mm. Bald on inside shoulder. 195/50R15 82V. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg in engine bay corroded. Near auxiliary belt tensioner. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both axle mounted spring cups corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 122,510 miles

Driver's seat insecure Left rear fixing loose. Seems to have been cross threaded into floating captive nut in floor pan. (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-3mm. Bald on inside shoulder. 195/50R15 82V. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg in engine bay corroded. Near auxiliary belt tensioner. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both axle mounted spring cups corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 117,488 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 107,671 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 107,669 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 99,021 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 91,349 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 83,181 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 83,181 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 75,761 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 72,435 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 72,424 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear parking brake cable bracket broken,secured with cable tie

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 66,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre small cut in tread not to cords

Nearside handbrake cable mounting corroded and broken has been secure and is operating ok

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 56,629 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriated

n/s handbrake cable secured by cable tie

rear exhaust badly deteriated

Fail 12 Feb 2015 56,629 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust badly deteriated

n/s handbrake cable secured by cable tie

n/s rear bumpstop deteriated

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriated

Pass 6 Feb 2014 45,709 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust deterating

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2013 33,732 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 21,105 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 21,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ETY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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