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GJ09 HJK

2009 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,647 mi
Last recorded90,647 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 HJK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 90,647 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 84,513 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 77,816 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi join section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 71,865 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mount perishing/split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 66,338 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 66,338 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 65,475 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 64,609 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 53,380 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorated and clamp missing

Fail 25 Jan 2019 53,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated and clamp missing

Pass 24 Jan 2018 41,971 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 33,024 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 17 Jan 2017 33,024 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 Jan 2016 30,529 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 29,236 miles

exhaust rear box rusty

Pass 17 Apr 2014 27,958 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 21,601 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 8,503 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 HJK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HJK, 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 HJK registered?

GJ09 HJK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2009.

Is GJ09 HJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ09 HJK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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