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PE09 GBZ

2009 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,433 mi
Last recorded78,433 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE09 GBZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 78,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Mar 2018 71,047 miles

Front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Mar 2018 71,047 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 63,002 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 59,029 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2016 59,029 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 46,762 miles

handbrake some travel

Pass 29 Mar 2014 36,109 miles

Front discs slightly lipped

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Mar 2013 27,827 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 5 Mar 2013 27,827 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Feb 2012 5,757 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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PE09 GBZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PE09 GBZ, 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 PE09 GBZ registered?

PE09 GBZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 March 2009.

Is PE09 GBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE09 GBZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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