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CE09 GZW

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,942 mi
Last recorded87,942 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 GZW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 87,942 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 87,208 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 86,351 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner not located in stop

Rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2022 85,390 miles

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

Rear axle in corroded condition

Fail 25 Nov 2022 85,376 miles

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

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

Rear axle in corroded condition

Pass 5 Nov 2021 84,484 miles

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

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

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

Rear axel beam and where spring locates in corroded condition

Pass 6 Nov 2020 82,922 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded and cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs have heavy corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear axle has heavy corrosion

Fail 6 Nov 2020 82,922 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded and cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs have heavy corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear axle has heavy corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2019 82,067 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 82,052 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Brake cable insecure bracket needs welding back on (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 80,684 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 80,684 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 79,333 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 77,769 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 64,465 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 60,453 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 56,069 miles

Advise rear exhaust box corroded

Advise scratch in windscreen

Fail 5 Apr 2013 47,627 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 47,627 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 25,907 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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CE09 GZW is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GZW, 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 CE09 GZW registered?

CE09 GZW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 April 2009.

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