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GY09 TNL

2009 Ford Ka

Brown Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

87,503 mi
Last recorded87,503 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 TNL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 87,503 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 80,604 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing from link pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 80,601 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing from link pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 73,343 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front outer door handle missing, but the door can still be open and closed from the outside

corrosion to both top shock mounting

corrosion to rear suspension

Fail 28 Jun 2024 73,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

corrosion to both top shock mounting

corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 27 Jun 2023 68,212 miles

front number plate cracked

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating

offside rear tyre not fitted correctly

rear axle lower spring cup rusty

Fail 27 Jun 2023 68,212 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front number plate cracked

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating

offside rear tyre not fitted correctly

rear axle lower spring cup rusty

Pass 20 Jun 2022 62,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section at joint (6.1.2 (a))

coolant level low

front number plate cracked

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit outer edge

Fail 20 Jun 2022 62,646 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section joint loose (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section at joint (6.1.2 (a))

coolant level low

front number plate cracked

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit outer edge

Pass 18 Jun 2021 56,642 miles

both lower arm bushes slight perished

Fail 18 Jun 2021 56,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

both lower arm bushes slight perished

Pass 11 Jun 2020 52,251 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion to rear axle

corrosion to top shock mounting upper brackets

handbrake cable outer casing poor condition

Fail 11 Jun 2020 52,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion to rear axle

corrosion to top shock mounting upper brackets

handbrake cable outer casing poor condition

Pass 4 Jul 2019 46,532 miles

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

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

both lower arm rear bushes starting to split

centre to rear exhaust clamp missing

front number plate cracked

wipers slight smeary

Fail 4 Jul 2019 46,532 miles

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

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

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

both lower arm rear bushes starting to split

centre to rear exhaust clamp missing

front number plate cracked

wipers slight smeary

Pass 18 Jun 2018 37,218 miles

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

engine oil level low

Fail 18 Jun 2018 37,218 miles

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

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

engine oil level low

Pass 29 Jun 2017 27,784 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 30 Jun 2016 16,057 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 14,074 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 11,377 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 8,840 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 6,717 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 TNL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Brown with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 TNL, 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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GY09 TNL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 August 2009.

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