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GY09 VWE

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,011 mi
Last recorded126,011 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 126,011 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 126,007 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 115,579 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 115,579 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 107,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil May have lost a significant amount of fluid (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust badly corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2021 98,351 miles

Complete exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 93,064 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin pulling away

Fail 16 Dec 2020 93,064 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure At flexible hose bracket (1.1.15 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin pulling away

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust clamp snapped but exhaust is still secure

Rear O/s & N/s bump stops fallen off trapped inside spring

Pass 9 Dec 2019 84,754 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake cable mount guide broken

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2018 71,938 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 67,193 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 62,287 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 58,593 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 42,365 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 19,527 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2013 16,747 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 8,967 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 VWE 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 76.5%.

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 VWE, 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 VWE registered?

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

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