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GY09 VVS

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

77,717 mi
Last recorded77,717 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 VVS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 77,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 29 May 2026 77,665 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 30 May 2025 75,972 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust flexi poor

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axel and spring mounts corroding

engine oil leak

reverse light not working

Fail 30 May 2025 75,969 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect ns and os lenses cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust flexi poor

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axel and spring mounts corroding

engine oil leak

reverse light not working

Pass 20 May 2024 73,875 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake slightly sticking

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axel spring mounts corroded ns and os

battery slightly insecure

Fail 20 May 2024 73,873 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake slightly sticking

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axel spring mounts corroded ns and os

battery slightly insecure

engine oil level low

Pass 25 May 2023 71,734 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

reverse lights not working

Fail 23 May 2023 71,724 miles

Emissions unable to be completed unable to test engine revs cutting out lambda reading high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective not sealing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

reverse lights not working

Pass 31 May 2022 68,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 65,945 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer sleeves split (1.1.15 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive gearbox/sump oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lens misty

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

both rear tyres perished between treads

drivers seat belt mechanism slow to retract

Fail 25 May 2021 65,914 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer sleeves split (1.1.15 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive gearbox/sump oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lens misty

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

both rear tyres perished between treads

drivers seat belt mechanism slow to retract

Pass 30 May 2020 63,123 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Inner driveshaft gaitor oily

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop broken/insecure

front exhaust flexi section split

handbrake cable outer casing split

rear washer not providing liqiuid

reverse lamp not working(1st used before september 2009)

Fail 28 May 2020 63,123 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Inner driveshaft gaitor oily

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop broken/insecure

engine oil level very low

front exhaust flexi section split

handbrake cable outer casing split

rear washer not providing liqiuid

reverse lamp not working(1st used before september 2009)

Pass 16 May 2019 59,849 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside front inner drive shaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 56,573 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 56,573 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 52,971 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front wiper split

Oil leak

Rear tyres perished

Fail 18 May 2017 52,971 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Exhaust deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front wiper split

Oil leak

Rear tyres perished

Pass 12 May 2016 48,340 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre-rear joint (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 43,339 miles

Exhaust deteriorated.

Rear wiper split.

Pass 22 May 2014 36,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 28,803 miles

Front brake discs worn.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HEAVILY PERISHED.

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

Nearside front wiper split.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 May 2012 21,521 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 VVS is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue 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 VVS, 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 VVS is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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