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GF09 MLV

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,250 mi
Last recorded136,250 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF09 MLV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 136,250 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak Slight coolant leak from radiator ()

Pass 24 Nov 2023 133,153 miles

Front Exhaust noisy Due to exhaust blow in manifold / cat area (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2022 127,158 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play will need replacing before next mot test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2022 127,158 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play will need replacing before next mot test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps bulb replaced (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2021 122,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test pohone holder ()

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 122,804 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both nearside and offside wipers not tested (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test pohone holder ()

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 122,783 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 120,144 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Valve stem slightly misaligned distorted by wheel trim band (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside corroded and pitted (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 120,141 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Valve stem slightly misaligned distorted by wheel trim band (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside corroded and pitted (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 107,513 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 107,513 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65 14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 92,515 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 89,346 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 77,492 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 65,812 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 54,073 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 41,422 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 28,683 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 28,683 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 MLV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue 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 GF09 MLV, 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 MLV registered?

GF09 MLV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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