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GJ09 UVK

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,716 mi
Last recorded97,716 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2023 97,716 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit and no tread on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 75,135 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust mount is deteriorating

Pass 7 Sep 2021 53,229 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 53,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 52,564 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front mirror glass cracked.

Nearside Rear Lower handbrake bracket broken.

Nearside Rear Suspension Bumper Stoppe is broked.

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge toe in. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 49,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear handbrake bracket broken

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 45,738 miles

Nearside handbrake bracket broken

Offside mirror glass cracked

Fail 22 Feb 2019 45,736 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside handbrake bracket broken

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

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

Offside mirror glass cracked

engine oil ,anti freeze and screenwash levels low recommend service

Pass 16 Feb 2018 41,773 miles

Both front wheels and tyres buckled

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

Nearside Rear Brake clamp broken

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 41,773 miles

Both front wheels and tyres buckled

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

Nearside Rear Brake clamp broken

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 37,256 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (all four) (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 33,334 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

all road wheels have slightly distorted inner rims

Fail 25 Jan 2016 33,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

all road wheels have slightly distorted inner rims

Pass 5 Feb 2015 29,949 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

all four road wheels inner rims slightly distorted

Pass 30 Jan 2014 25,028 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear wheel inner rim slightly distorted

offside headlamp lower mount slightly loose

windscreen wiper blades slightly worn

Fail 30 Jan 2013 18,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 18,419 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 13,143 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 UVK is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UVK, 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 UVK registered?

GJ09 UVK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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