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GY09 TYS

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,744 mi
Last recorded117,744 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 TYS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 117,744 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 117,744 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 110,329 miles

Nearside Rear Requirements only just met. It would appear that the parking brake system requires adjustment or repair

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 102,311 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 102,311 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2019 100,019 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2019 100,019 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 97,470 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2017 87,877 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 2 Sep 2016 75,731 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view additional mirror on mirror (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 18 Sep 2015 65,517 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 51,812 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 45,319 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 40,687 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 40,687 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 TYS is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TYS, 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 TYS registered?

GY09 TYS is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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