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GL09 PYV

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

124,095 mi
Last recorded124,095 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 PYV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 124,095 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2025 123,741 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 123,488 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 122,997 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 122,997 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front discs worn, OSF disc warped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre pipe/ tail pipe clamp corroded/snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 122,586 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear clamps (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 119,594 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 108,421 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable and brake flexible hose retaining device broken (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable and brake flexible hose retaining device broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 100,154 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged on limit (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 86,792 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 77,258 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 67,661 miles

Rear exhaust tail box corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2016 67,661 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp missing (7.1.1)

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

Rear exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2015 54,536 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 23 Jul 2014 43,257 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 34,058 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 27,772 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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GL09 PYV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PYV, 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 PYV registered?

GL09 PYV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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