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PF09 GJV

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,664 mi
Last recorded78,664 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF09 GJV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 78,664 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2025 77,127 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 May 2025 77,127 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 74,194 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 66,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n/side rear and central front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 64,414 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 64,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel low effort (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached pipe clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached pipe to box clamp loose (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 57,076 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all exhaust clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres badly cracked

Nearside Rear wheel slightly tight to turn by hand

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside wing mirror loose but secured by tape

Rear axel corroded

Rear tyres cracked

exhaust system corroded

strong smell of fuel around inlet manifold but no leak found

Fail 14 Jul 2021 57,074 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not tested (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective all exhaust clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Front tyres badly cracked

Nearside Rear wheel slightly tight to turn by hand

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside wing mirror loose but secured by tape

Rear axel corroded

Rear tyres cracked

exhaust system corroded

hand brake warning lamp illuminated

strong smell of fuel around inlet manifold but no leak found

Pass 3 Dec 2019 56,365 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside rear shock-absorber outer casings slightly corroded

Offside & Nearside rear shock-absorber bump stops missing

Offside front wing mirror repaired with tape

Rear Axle beam slightly corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 56,364 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust system slightly corroded

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside & Nearside rear shock-absorber bump stops missing

Offside & Nearside rear shocker outer casings slightly corroded

Offside front wing mirror repaired with tape

Rear Axle beam slightly corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 54,521 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front slight judder on brakes

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

offside wing mirror secured with tape

rear bump stop insecure

Fail 3 Dec 2018 54,521 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front slight judder on brakes

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

offside wing mirror secured with tape

rear bump stop insecure

Pass 27 Nov 2017 49,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn in outer edge and at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s lower (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

n/s outer sill dented

o/s door mirror secured with tape

o/s/r shock absorber bump stop missing

Fail 27 Nov 2017 49,890 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn in outer edge and at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s lower (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

n/s outer sill dented

o/s door mirror secured with tape

o/s/r shock absorber bump stop missing

Pass 5 Dec 2016 44,426 miles

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2015 40,815 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 40,815 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 34,527 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 34,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 24,901 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 17,339 miles

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

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

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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PF09 GJV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 PF09 GJV, 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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PF09 GJV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 July 2009.

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