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RJ09 GZS

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,194 mi
Last recorded147,194 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 GZS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 147,194 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 142,291 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 142,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 136,343 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near excessive. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 125,306 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 125,306 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 111,519 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 111,519 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 96,934 miles

exhaust corroded clamp broken

small chip in windscreen

Fail 9 Aug 2016 96,934 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

exhaust corroded clamp broken

small chip in windscreen

Pass 5 Aug 2015 79,761 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 79,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 64,813 miles

Front tyres getting low

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2013 51,133 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 37,255 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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RJ09 GZS is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RJ09 GZS, 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 RJ09 GZS registered?

RJ09 GZS is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 August 2009.

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