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GF09 ULV

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,940 mi
Last recorded82,940 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF09 ULV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 82,940 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 82,930 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 81,377 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Axle and anti roll bar corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 79,589 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Different size tyres fitted front/rear may cause ABS problems

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side upper frame rails (in arch) corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 79,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 195/50r15 fitted nearside front. 195/45r15 offside (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 195/50r15 fitted Offside (also a 2002 DOT tyre!) 195/45r15 nearside (5.2.3 (b))

Coil spring corroded ALL springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side upper frame rails (in arch) corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 77,555 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 75,428 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 74,124 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated [drop link] (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear axle /roar spring mountings corroding

Pass 21 Feb 2020 72,729 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 69,963 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 65,751 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 65,751 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyres deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2017 62,502 miles

front pads getting low

tyres getting low

Pass 26 May 2016 55,152 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 46,668 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 46,530 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 May 2014 37,275 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 May 2014 37,275 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front pad's getting low (75% worn)

Pass 21 May 2013 28,738 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged but still readable

Pass 22 May 2012 21,224 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ULV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ULV, 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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GF09 ULV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2009.

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