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GJ09 PFU

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,718 mi
Last recorded78,718 miles
Recorded on8 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 PFU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2023 78,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

back box corroded

Fail 6 May 2023 78,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

back box corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2021 74,488 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front head lamp secured with plastic ties,

Fail 4 Jan 2021 74,426 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened top mount cap (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened top mount cap (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2020 72,063 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

surface rust under vehicle

Pass 12 Jan 2019 70,277 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

back box corroded

surface rust under vehicle

Pass 10 Jan 2018 67,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 68,379 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2017 63,874 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2016 59,505 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 59,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 52,205 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 47,007 miles

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

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 28 Jun 2013 42,529 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 40,991 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 PFU is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 PFU, 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 PFU registered?

GJ09 PFU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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