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GF09 HSV

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

52,785 mi
Last recorded52,785 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF09 HSV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 52,785 miles

rear axle rusting

Pass 6 Aug 2025 50,077 miles

rear axle rusting

Pass 10 Aug 2024 48,997 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal has slight seepage of transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking/splitting within the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe has a significant level of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust rear silencer is heavily corroded and breaking up

Fail 10 Aug 2024 48,997 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal has slight seepage of transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking/splitting within the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps covered and not illuminating the registration plate (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe has a significant level of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust rear silencer is heavily corroded and breaking up

Pass 10 Aug 2023 46,308 miles

both front shocks misting

Pass 2 Aug 2022 44,579 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 42,692 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2020 41,451 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust centre section has a broken support hanger (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated/outer skin breaking up

Pass 5 Aug 2019 38,436 miles

exhaust rear silencer outer skin is deteriorated/breaking up

Pass 1 Aug 2018 34,191 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 34,191 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 31,127 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer slightly deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing low

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner tread shoulder, non repairable

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre tread wearing low

Pass 10 Aug 2016 27,850 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 15,063 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 12,437 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 15,951 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 11,688 miles

N/S/R tyre has a nail/screw in it.

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 HSV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 HSV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF09 HSV registered?

GF09 HSV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 August 2009.

Is GF09 HSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF09 HSV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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