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GJ09 LSU

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,457 mi
Last recorded83,457 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 LSU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 83,457 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower Conrol Arm Bottom Ball Joint, Marked in Yellow. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rear Coil Springs, showing signs of Corrosion. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 77,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 72,506 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 66,828 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 59,626 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi join deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 59,510 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side 17kg no lock (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi join deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 54,428 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 50,919 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 45,787 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 41,968 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 38,788 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 34,806 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 34,806 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 30,012 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 23,814 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 17,918 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 LSU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black 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 LSU, 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 LSU registered?

GJ09 LSU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 March 2009.

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