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GJ59 MUO

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,237 mi
Last recorded94,237 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 MUO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 94,237 miles

Exhaust mounting defective All corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 94,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective All corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 94,135 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 94,132 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 93,088 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 90,185 miles

Offside Front Tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2015 87,743 miles

front pads low

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2014 79,603 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 79,603 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2013 63,431 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 47,398 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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GJ59 MUO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GJ59 MUO, 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 GJ59 MUO registered?

GJ59 MUO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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