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GJ59 VUD

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,360 mi
Last recorded98,360 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 VUD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2021 98,360 miles

exhaust slight leak

Fail 25 Sep 2021 98,360 miles

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

exhaust slight leak

Pass 22 May 2020 87,958 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 87,958 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 2 May 2020 87,376 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

oil sump corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2019 67,544 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 47,624 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 47,624 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 43,452 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 43,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 37,761 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 31,459 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 28 Aug 2013 20,646 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 23,995 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 VUD is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VUD, 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 VUD registered?

GJ59 VUD is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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