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GY09 BXS

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,025 mi
Last recorded67,025 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 BXS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 67,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 62,591 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 59,626 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jan 2020 57,417 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 56,605 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 56,602 miles

Exhaust system insecure two or three clamps missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached nut on about two threads only (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail wrong type of bolt used (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front discs are out of shape

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack / split

Offside Rear tyre has a puncture

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both of them (5.3.2 (b))

battery not fitted 100%

rad water is very high ??

the clutch pedal is loose

Pass 21 Mar 2018 49,509 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 49,505 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 39,221 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 30,490 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 30,490 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 25,956 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 22,799 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 18,557 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 18,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 15,003 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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GY09 BXS is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GY09 BXS, 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 GY09 BXS registered?

GY09 BXS is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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