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AK09 GNP

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

146,252 mi
Last recorded146,252 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 GNP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 146,252 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 146,205 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 149,481 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive severe oil leak dripping on floor not yet criteria of a failure (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2025 139,477 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive severe oil leak dripping on floor not yet criteria of a failure (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2024 136,635 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 136,635 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 130,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 130,837 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 121,245 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 121,240 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 113,175 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear parkbrake cable mount defective

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Apr 2021 113,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear parkbrake cable mount defective

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2020 109,529 miles

Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush TOP BUSH IN BOTH REAR SHOCK'S (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH REAR CASING CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 23 Mar 2020 109,529 miles

Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush TOP BUSH IN BOTH REAR SHOCK'S (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH REAR CASING CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 101,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also distorted (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust box outer skin is rotted

rear suspension bump stops are adrift/detached

Fail 4 Apr 2019 101,583 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure clamp missing/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure mounting bracket rotted/broken (1.1.15 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also distorted (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust box outer skin is rotted

rear suspension bump stops are adrift/detached

Pass 16 Mar 2018 93,300 miles

o/s/r + n/s/r suspension bump stops are adrift

Fail 8 Mar 2018 93,062 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

o/s/r + n/s/r suspension bump stops are adrift

Pass 22 Mar 2017 85,902 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread down to 0.5mm outer edge

Offside Front tyre valve is perished

exhaust system is corroded + rear clamp is missing

o/s/r + n/s/r suspension bump stops are adrift

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + tread down to 0mm inner + outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 85,902 miles

o/s/r + n/s/r suspension bump stops are adrift

Nearside Front tyre tread down to 0.5mm outer edge

Offside Front tyre valve is perished

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

exhaust system is corroded + rear clamp is missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + tread down to 0mm inner + outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 72,403 miles

Front exhaust clamp broken

Front exhaust mount broken

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear rubber bump stop broken and loose within coil spring

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear rubber bump stop broken and loose within coil spring

Rear exhaust clamp missing

rear silencer out skin corroded through

Fail 10 Mar 2016 72,403 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Front exhaust clamp broken

Front exhaust mount broken

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear rubber bump stop broken and loose within coil spring

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear rubber bump stop broken and loose within coil spring

Rear exhaust clamp missing

rear silencer out skin corroded through

Pass 26 Mar 2015 60,838 miles

exhaust flexible joint cage is detached

front brakes are binding slightly

offside rear suspension bump stop is detached

rear exhaust box clamp is missing,but not insecure or leaking.

rear exhaust box outer skin is rotted,coming off.

Pass 14 Mar 2014 47,938 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 38,764 miles

Rear silencer section of exhaust slightly deteriorated.

Fail 3 Mar 2012 27,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

n/s/f tyre shows damage to outer wall

Pass 3 Mar 2012 27,173 miles

n/s/f tyre shows damage to outer wall

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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AK09 GNP is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AK09 GNP, 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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AK09 GNP is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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