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GY09 ERX

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

100,893 mi
Last recorded100,893 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 ERX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 100,893 miles

underbody surface rust

Pass 4 Jul 2025 90,493 miles

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 82,423 miles

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))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 82,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 79,185 miles

Both front tyres are worn low (3mm).

Both rear shock absorber upper bushes are debonded.

Nearside rear tyre is worn low (3mm).

No oil reading on the dipstick.

Offside front lower arm rear bush is deteriorating.

Offside rear handbrake cable casing is split and corroding.

Slight exhaust leak from the flexi pipe.

Pass 17 Jun 2022 72,521 miles

Engine idle is erratic. Engine cuts out.

Front lower arm rear bushes are deteriorating.

Offside handbrake cable casing is split and corroding.

Rear shock absorber top bushes are debonding.

Slight gearbox oil leak.

Pass 5 Jun 2021 71,141 miles

Offside handbrake casing is split and corroding.

Offside rear shock absorber top bush has debonded.

Slight gearbox oil leak.

Pass 22 Jun 2020 67,831 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 58,591 miles

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))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 51,153 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 44,339 miles

rear tail box in poor condtion

Fail 18 May 2017 44,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65r1482t (4.1.E.1)

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

rear tail box in poor condtion

Pass 17 Jun 2015 30,918 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2014 25,137 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 17,469 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 9,701 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 9,701 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 ERX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GY09 ERX, 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 ERX registered?

GY09 ERX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 June 2009.

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