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PY09 GJU

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

70,359 mi
Last recorded70,359 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY09 GJU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2026 70,359 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2025 61,825 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 61,825 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 55,731 miles

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

Nearside Front inner tie rod steering rack slight play

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

Offside Rear light cluster cracked slight water ingress

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2023 47,655 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2022 46,117 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 41,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Slight side to side play? Possible inner tie rod or rack?

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle is corroded.

Pass 4 Nov 2020 36,704 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 33,451 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 30,563 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 28,500 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 26,111 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 25,860 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 24,322 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 24,319 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 22,790 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 22,778 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

exhaust clamp missing

unable to test o/s/f wheel bearing due to siezed brake

Pass 19 Jul 2013 21,166 miles

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2012 17,477 miles

Rear exhaust system corroded

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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PY09 GJU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PY09 GJU, 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 PY09 GJU registered?

PY09 GJU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 July 2009.

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