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GJ09 FVY

2009 Ford Ka

Brown Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

126,780 mi
Last recorded126,780 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 FVY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 126,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear side light bulb incorrectly fitted

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2026 126,778 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear side light bulb incorrectly fitted

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 125,975 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 124,625 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear springs and axle beam corroded.

Pass 3 Aug 2023 121,458 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust support insecure/corroded.

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

Offside Front Fog light inoperative.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle beam corroded.

Fail 25 Jul 2023 121,373 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded ALL. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust support insecure/corroded.

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

Offside Front Fog light inoperative.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle beam corroded.

Pass 2 Aug 2022 116,266 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 112,310 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sidelight brighter than outer one

Offside handbrake weak

Fail 22 Jul 2021 112,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner sidelight brighter than outer one

Offside handbrake weak

Pass 28 Jul 2020 108,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner brighter than outer one

Fail 28 Jul 2020 108,958 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner brighter than outer one

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2

Pass 16 Aug 2019 102,629 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop insecure

Fail 12 Aug 2019 102,604 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear bump stop insecure

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 96,389 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper shock rubber bush worn excessively not on fail list as told by D.V.S.A P&A

Fail 16 Aug 2018 96,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper shock rubber bush worn excessively not on fail list as told by D.V.S.A P&A

Pass 22 Aug 2017 88,822 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 88,817 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 79,958 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 67,032 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2014 58,713 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 47,114 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Feb 2012 35,467 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 FVY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Brown 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 FVY, 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 FVY registered?

GJ09 FVY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2009.

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