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GJ09 PFK

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

76,136 mi
Last recorded76,136 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 76,136 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 74,688 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 28 May 2024 74,627 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

clutch fluid low

Pass 2 Jun 2023 74,611 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 74,955 miles

exhaust back box outer skin rotten

nsr tyre wear uneven

rear axle corroding

slight oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2022 74,954 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

exhaust back box outer skin rotten

nsr tyre wear uneven

rear axle corroding

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2021 74,284 miles

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

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

advise tracking

Pass 9 Apr 2020 73,590 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 72,589 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2019 72,589 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2018 71,415 miles

Oil leak Engine sump corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2017 69,364 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 69,364 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2016 68,306 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 68,302 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

emission not tested

Pass 23 Mar 2015 65,164 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 65,164 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 59,443 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 53,049 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 52,982 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 41,338 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 41,338 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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 PFK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red 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 PFK, 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 PFK registered?

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

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