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PE09 GTU

2009 Ford Ka

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

53,471 mi
Last recorded53,471 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE09 GTU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 53,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 53,461 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall badly perished,deep enough to expose structure under vehicle load (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush close to excessive (2.7.4)

Oil leak engine and gearbox leaking oil ()

boot floor/spare wheel well water ingress

both front and rear coil springs corodded

glow plug warning lamp flashing

rear exhaust corodded

Pass 28 Mar 2017 52,387 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Front brake discs Heavily worn

Gearbox fluid leaking

Glow plug lamp flashing

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Odd tyre tread patterns fitted across rear axle

Offside rear tyre tread worn out of shape on inner edge and perished

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 47,122 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Front brake discs worn

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

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

Offside front and offside rear tyres perished

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 47,122 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust deteriorated

Front brake discs worn

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

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

Offside front and offside rear tyres perished

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 39,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake discs worn

gearbox oily

nearside rear tyre wearing inner

Fail 19 Mar 2015 38,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake discs worn

gearbox oily

nearside rear tyre wearing inner

Pass 24 Feb 2014 35,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers front washer jet low on pressure but nearside provides plenty

Pass 19 Mar 2013 31,737 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 19 Mar 2013 31,737 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 26,961 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 GTU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GTU, 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 GTU registered?

PE09 GTU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is PE09 GTU safe to buy?

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