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GU09 AZD

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

134,367 mi
Last recorded134,367 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 AZD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 134,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 134,367 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 121,725 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 121,725 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 112,326 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 112,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 100,409 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing thin

Fail 7 Nov 2019 99,924 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Front n/s and o/s tyres wearing thin

Pass 29 Nov 2018 90,986 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 90,895 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2017 50,305 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 25 Oct 2017 50,305 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2017 49,674 miles

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated cracks all around inner and outter walls

Rear exhaust box outter skin corroded

engine oil level very low on engine dipstick

rear exhaust box and centre pipe join clamp missing

Pass 17 Jun 2015 46,235 miles

NEARSIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS BROKEN

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS CRACKS ALL AROUND INNER WALL

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTTER SKIN CORRODED

Fail 16 Jun 2015 46,210 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

ENGINE OIL LEVEL VERY LOW ON ENGINE DIPSTICK

NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES HAVE CRACKS ALL AROUND INNER WALLS

NEARSIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS BROKEN

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTTER SKIN CORRODED

Pass 29 May 2014 43,512 miles

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

front exhaust mount slighty broken.

Fail 29 Apr 2013 39,540 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 39,540 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 32,211 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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GU09 AZD is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GU09 AZD, 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 GU09 AZD registered?

GU09 AZD is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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