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GJ09 FVK

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,656 mi
Last recorded89,656 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 89,656 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 84,256 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 80,879 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 76,292 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 69,599 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust back box condition

Pass 10 May 2019 66,876 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 62,957 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 59,710 miles

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

cooling fan condition

cooling fan condition

Pass 18 May 2016 52,223 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 52,223 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 49,948 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

rear box outer skin corroded

rear exhaust joint has slight blow

Pass 28 Jan 2015 39,573 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 39,573 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 26,261 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust box deteariorated

Pass 7 Nov 2012 19,553 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 22 Feb 2012 18,888 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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GJ09 FVK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FVK, 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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What year was GJ09 FVK registered?

GJ09 FVK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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The MOT history for GJ09 FVK shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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