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GL09 FMJ

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,827 mi
Last recorded86,827 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 FMJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 86,827 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 82,850 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 79,967 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 77,046 miles

slight exhaust gas leak from front pipe/manifold area

some deterioration in both side top rear shock absorber bushes

Pass 6 Jun 2017 72,455 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhausts silencer in poor condition

Pass 13 Jun 2016 62,549 miles

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

some deterioration in rear exhaust silencer

Fail 13 Jun 2016 62,549 miles

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

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

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

some deterioration in rear exhaust silencer

Pass 30 May 2015 51,036 miles

rear silencer outer casing corroded.

Fail 12 May 2014 39,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

rear wiper split

some deteration in rear silencer

Pass 12 May 2014 39,471 miles

rear wiper split

some deteration in rear silencer

Pass 4 Jun 2013 34,507 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 34,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 27,141 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 27,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GL09 FMJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 GL09 FMJ, 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 GL09 FMJ registered?

GL09 FMJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 July 2009.

Is GL09 FMJ safe to buy?

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