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GJ09 FYY

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,946 mi
Last recorded147,946 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 147,946 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 144,655 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 143,195 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 143,191 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side 0 (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side 60 (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety sump (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2020 137,245 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 137,245 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2018 127,410 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 127,410 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 117,751 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake bracket broken

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 13 Dec 2017 117,750 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low reading h/brake and foot brake not locking up (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear hand brake bracket broken

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 12 Dec 2016 107,445 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front wiper slightly split but still clears the windscreen

both rear suspension bump stops broken

scuttle tray cover corroded in engine bay

Pass 18 Dec 2015 88,805 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 72,039 miles

rear exhaust rusty outer casing

Pass 10 Jan 2014 59,373 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear silencer corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2013 46,781 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 3 Feb 2012 33,710 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 FYY 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 75%.

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

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