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GV09 FPY

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,629 mi
Last recorded110,629 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 FPY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 110,629 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring mounting cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened mounting cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 110,629 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring mounting cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened mounting cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 91,037 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 91,036 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 68,552 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 54,857 miles

General underside corrosion

Offside Front wiper smeary

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 43,933 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2018 38,943 miles

Nearside Front tyre edge slight wear

Offside Front tyre edge slight wear

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 32,591 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 28,590 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 24,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 26 Jun 2014 20,541 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 26 Jun 2014 20,541 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 15,560 miles

All tyres perished & cracking badly on edges

Front brake pads worn low / thin

Pass 25 Jun 2012 11,752 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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GV09 FPY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GV09 FPY, 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 GV09 FPY registered?

GV09 FPY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 July 2009.

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