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DS09 GTF

2009 Ford Ka

Brown Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,824 mi
Last recorded116,824 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 GTF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 116,824 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2024 116,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 114,040 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 111,182 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 111,182 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 108,350 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 108,350 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 105,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section & corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 90,069 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop insecure

Offside Rear suspension bump stop insecure

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 7 Mar 2019 90,065 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop insecure

Offside Rear suspension bump stop insecure

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 6 Jul 2018 85,067 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 85,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 75,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper exhaust clamp missing/front clamp deteration

Nearside Rear exhaust box skin deteration

Pass 7 Jul 2016 65,295 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2015 54,203 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2014 44,997 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 36,701 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has 2mm of tread the offside rear tyre has 3mm of tread the minimum legal limit is 1.6mm

Pass 13 Jul 2013 36,701 miles

nearside rear tyre has 2mm of tread the offside rear tyre has 3mm of tread the minimum legal limit is 1.6mm

Pass 30 Jun 2012 28,240 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DS09 GTF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Brown with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DS09 GTF, 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 DS09 GTF registered?

DS09 GTF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 July 2009.

Is DS09 GTF safe to buy?

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