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GJ09 FZA

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

74,969 mi
Last recorded74,969 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 FZA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 74,969 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2026 74,968 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 67,804 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 65,238 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 65,236 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 56,034 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 50,745 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 46,292 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 43,710 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 43,710 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 37,743 miles

Clutch reservoir broken and only temporary repair

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All showing signs of cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 27,793 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 26,754 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 24,499 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 22,913 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 20,210 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Pass 15 Mar 2013 17,774 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2013 17,774 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2012 15,179 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 FZA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FZA, 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 FZA registered?

GJ09 FZA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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