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CN09 GPE

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,032 mi
Last recorded82,032 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN09 GPE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 82,032 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2026 81,990 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both lights (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 77,435 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 74,426 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 66,608 miles

undertarys fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2022 63,657 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 49,813 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 49,366 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 49,366 miles

Central Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Sep 2020 49,215 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear axle corroded and holed around coil spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 42,070 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 42,070 miles

Exhaust system insecure due to front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 38,174 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 34,860 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 34,858 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm AND OUTER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 30,785 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 26,625 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 22,224 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 22,222 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 17,704 miles

rear silencer outer casing deteriating

Pass 28 May 2012 13,159 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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CN09 GPE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CN09 GPE, 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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CN09 GPE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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