MOT Status
ValidMileage
145,840 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
surface corrosion under vehicle
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox joint (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear section clamp missing (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened upper attachment plate (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
boot and rear of vehicle full unable to test rear seats and belts
engine covers and or under trays fitted
rear exhaust box heavily deteriorated and starting to break apart
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear section clamp missing (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened upper attachment plate (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
boot and rear of vehicle full unable to test rear seats and belts
engine covers and or under trays fitted
rear exhaust box heavily deteriorated and starting to break apart
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
advise front tyre wearing on edges
advise rear silencer outer skin corroded
corrosion to rear exhaust box
slight tears to n/s/f tyre on outer wall
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GU09 VDL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Brown with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 GU09 VDL, 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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GU09 VDL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2009.
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