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GJ09 YDK

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,095 mi
Last recorded118,095 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 118,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind suspension strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind suspension strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 117,835 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both head lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind suspension strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind suspension strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre non repairable ()

coolant tank empty

Pass 10 Jan 2025 106,425 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 95,326 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 95,326 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 84,171 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 84,162 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 82,563 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 78,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush / close to excessive (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 74,850 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 71,445 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 69,266 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 67,260 miles

Exhaust back box in poor condition

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)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 67,258 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust back box in poor condition

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)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 60,514 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear silencer outer casing braking off

Fail 26 Apr 2016 60,514 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear silencer outer casing braking off

Pass 2 May 2015 53,173 miles

Rear tyre treads worn near to legal limit.

Pass 1 May 2014 42,102 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 42,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 35,964 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust corroded

front tyres perrishing

Pass 1 May 2012 29,587 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 YDK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YDK, 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 YDK registered?

GJ09 YDK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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