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GU09 MZG

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,572 mi
Last recorded132,572 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 MZG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 132,572 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 132,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 122,754 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 122,754 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 114,502 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 114,482 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 108,838 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 104,951 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 93,176 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 93,176 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 81,289 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both upper bushes starting to split (2.7.4)

recommend tracking

stain along bottom of radiator

Fail 15 Feb 2017 81,289 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both upper bushes starting to split (2.7.4)

recommend tracking

stain along bottom of radiator

Pass 15 Feb 2016 69,487 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly perished,has cuts to tyre and tread depth is low 2-3mm 195/50/15 82v

o/s/f tyre slightly perished and tread depth getting low 3-4mm

Fail 15 Feb 2016 69,487 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22" (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f tyre slightly perished,has cuts to tyre and tread depth is low 2-3mm 195/50/15 82v

o/s/f tyre slightly perished and tread depth getting low 3-4mm

slight binding to n/s/r brake

Pass 16 Feb 2015 57,936 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 47,746 miles

exhaust corroded

front discs worn and slightly corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2013 42,567 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 34,988 miles

Both rear tyre treads getting low(N/S/R 3mm)(O/S/R 3.5mm)

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 MZG is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MZG, 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 MZG registered?

GU09 MZG is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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