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GN09 LNO

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

63,430 mi
Last recorded63,430 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN09 LNO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2024 63,430 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 60,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 52,428 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 52,428 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 48,701 miles

front flexi pipe deteriorated

Fail 18 Aug 2020 48,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

front flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2019 44,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 39,597 miles

Both rear spring cups are corroded and will need attention fairly soon

Pass 15 Aug 2017 34,540 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 34,539 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 28,908 miles

exhaust system corroded in places

Pass 27 Aug 2015 23,347 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 21,068 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 21,068 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 17,039 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 13,023 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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GN09 LNO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GN09 LNO, 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 GN09 LNO registered?

GN09 LNO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 October 2009.

Is GN09 LNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN09 LNO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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