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GF09 CVW

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

77,189 mi
Last recorded77,189 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF09 CVW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 77,189 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 74,863 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 72,008 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 67,906 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/o/s n/s/r tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 66,114 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2021 66,114 miles

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

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

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2020 61,170 miles

Exhaust: Rear silencer corroded

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 61,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp By use of position lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Exhaust: Rear silencer corroded

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 52,851 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 43,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2017 34,312 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 30,886 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

rear exhaust silencer corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 15 Apr 2016 30,886 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

rear exhaust silencer corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 17 Apr 2015 25,933 miles

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded thou not leaking

nearside rear tyre starting to crack/perish

off side rear tyre starting to crack/perish

Pass 1 Apr 2014 22,632 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 19,715 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 16,186 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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GF09 CVW is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GF09 CVW, 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 GF09 CVW registered?

GF09 CVW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 April 2009.

Is GF09 CVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF09 CVW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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