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FD09 GKE

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,704 mi
Last recorded60,704 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 GKE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 60,704 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 60,524 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 60,155 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 60,094 miles

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

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))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2022 57,626 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 57,621 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 53,561 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box outer skin poor (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 53,561 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box outer skin poor (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 49,305 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 49,300 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 44,826 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 44,821 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 37,349 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 30,588 miles

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on edges and badly cracked . very close to legal limit

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tread

Offside Front tyre heavilly worn on inner edge and badly cracked . very close to legal limit

front wiper blades split but still clearing screen

Pass 11 Jan 2016 24,088 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 24,088 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 19,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 14,976 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 14,976 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 11,882 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 9,277 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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FD09 GKE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue 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 FD09 GKE, 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 FD09 GKE registered?

FD09 GKE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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