MOT Status
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133,483 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Incorrect direction of rotation (5.2.3 (i))
Nearside Rear parking brake cable mounting bracket broken
Nearside Front Lower 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))
Offside Front Lower 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 Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut 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 parking brake cable mounting bracket broken
OSR Brake hose/pipe joint damp, unable to determine if brake fluid or not
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut 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))
Side to side movement in clutch pedal
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut 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 parking brake cable mounting bracket broken
OSR Brake hose/pipe joint damp, unable to determine if brake fluid or not
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut 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))
Side to side movement in clutch pedal
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint broken and blowing, rear box also deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear parking brake cable mounting bracket broken off
Offside Rear brake hose/ pipe connection damp
side to side play in clutch pedal
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (175 65 r14 82h) (4.1.E.1)
Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
Rear rear exhaust silencer outer casing detoriated but not leaking
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
oil level low
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GJ09 PLU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 PLU, 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 PLU registered?
GJ09 PLU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2009.
Is GJ09 PLU safe to buy?
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