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GF09 UMJ

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,486 mi
Last recorded104,486 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 104,486 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded/swollen under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside under trays fitted covering testable items

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded/swollen under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

both rear hand brake cable mounts broken, but cables secure

Pass 31 May 2024 100,562 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 8 Jun 2023 96,028 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 96,028 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Upper shocker nuts corroded both sides

Pass 17 Jun 2022 89,903 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 89,902 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 85,160 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 80,415 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 74,622 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 74,481 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 63,268 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 63,268 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 57,695 miles

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 17 Jun 2016 54,461 miles

Nearside Rear bumpstop missing

Offside Rear bumpstop loose

Fail 17 Jun 2016 54,461 miles

Nearside Rear bumpstop missing

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Rear bumpstop loose

Pass 19 Jun 2015 47,659 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 39,266 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 31,076 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 22,556 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 UMJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UMJ, 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 UMJ registered?

GF09 UMJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 June 2009.

Is GF09 UMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF09 UMJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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