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GJ59 VFH

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

125,378 mi
Last recorded125,378 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 VFH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 125,378 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 116,143 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both rear cables in poor condition (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 108,329 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 108,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2019 95,663 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 95,609 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 3 Apr 2018 83,641 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 83,641 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 58% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 72,045 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 59,920 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 59,920 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 48,051 miles

offside front tyre worn to legal limits

Pass 2 Apr 2014 37,326 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 37,326 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 26,950 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 26,950 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 25,878 miles

exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

Fail 22 Aug 2012 25,878 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

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 VFH is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VFH, 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 VFH registered?

GJ59 VFH is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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