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GY09 HBL

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,977 mi
Last recorded61,977 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 HBL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 61,977 miles

Exhaust in poor condition and leaking

Rear wiper blade in poor condition

Surface corrosion to underside

Suspension bushes and gaitors are perishing

Fail 28 Oct 2024 61,890 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust in poor condition and leaking

Rear wiper blade in poor condition

Surface corrosion to underside

Suspension bushes and gaitors are perishing

Pass 7 Nov 2022 54,392 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2022 54,292 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2021 50,597 miles

exhaust in poor condition/corroded

front lower suspension arm bushes are in poor condition

near side mirror glass damaged

off side rear tyre in poor condition

rear axle bushes are worn

Pass 19 Oct 2020 48,530 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 46,302 miles

near side mirror glass damaged

rear exhaust silencer corroded

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 31 Oct 2018 43,806 miles

near side mirror damaged

rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2017 41,199 miles

exhaust system corroded tail pipe

ns door mirror glass damaged

osr tyre worn out of shape inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2016 37,170 miles

Coolant leak n/s of engine above gear box ()

Front brake disc condition poor

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 37,170 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak n/s of engine above gear box ()

Front brake disc condition poor

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 31,778 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 25,456 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 25,456 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 21,476 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 18,433 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)

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 HBL is a 2009 Ford Ka in White 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 HBL, 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 HBL registered?

GY09 HBL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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