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G18 TGM

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

107,506 mi
Last recorded107,506 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 TGM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 107,506 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 106,344 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 100,551 miles

rear axle covered in underseal

Pass 3 Apr 2023 90,983 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 90,983 miles

Nearside Rear Axle with an unsafe modification (5.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle with an unsafe modification (5.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 90,466 miles

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

Front n/s/f and o/s/f top mounts starting to corrode

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle starting to corrode

Fail 16 Jun 2022 90,466 miles

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

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 excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front n/s/f and o/s/f top mounts starting to corrode

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear axle starting to corrode

Pass 16 Jun 2021 81,313 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 75,567 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 75,567 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2019 68,522 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 68,522 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 62,865 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 62,782 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

H/brake only just met requirements

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 58,556 miles

Rear exhaust back box rusty

coolent leak

Pass 31 Mar 2016 55,459 miles

Rear exhaust rusty

both front tyres close to limits

wipers worn

Fail 31 Mar 2016 55,459 miles

Rear exhaust rusty

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres close to limits

wipers worn

Pass 9 Apr 2015 52,704 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 49,005 miles

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

rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 22 Oct 2013 41,766 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 41,766 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 32,388 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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G18 TGM is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 G18 TGM, 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 G18 TGM registered?

G18 TGM is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 October 2009.

Is G18 TGM safe to buy?

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