CarVerify

Free Car Check

CE09 GUK

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,588 mi
Last recorded99,588 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 GUK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 99,588 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged/cracked. (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Offside headlamp slightly loose but still secure.

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 95,226 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/heavily cracked. (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 95,225 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust join section. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/heavily cracked. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor beam image. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 94,303 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

N/s/r coil spring corroded

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

Fail 12 Apr 2024 94,302 miles

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

Both rear coil springs corroded

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

O/s/f suspension top mount has slight play

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 92,716 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/cracked. (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 92,712 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexible join. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/cracked. (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 89,893 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi joins (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 89,891 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door/ rear wing damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi joins (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear position light 50% working

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

reverse light not working

Pass 29 Mar 2021 86,632 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 80,479 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 80,276 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 70,137 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 70,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 62,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 25 Nov 2017 62,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 56,946 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 51,105 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 51,103 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 47,071 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 47,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 39,902 miles

rear exhaust section rusty

Pass 26 Feb 2013 31,479 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 31,477 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 23,612 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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CE09 GUK is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CE09 GUK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CE09 GUK?

You can check the full history of CE09 GUK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CE09 GUK registered?

CE09 GUK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 March 2009.

Is CE09 GUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE09 GUK shows 25 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CE09 GUK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CE09 GUK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.