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GF09 WCA

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,092 mi
Last recorded36,092 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 36,092 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 35,100 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer skin defective. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 35,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer skin defective. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 33,937 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 33,933 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2023 32,782 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Rear exhaust section deteriorated.

Pass 25 Apr 2022 31,652 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Refitted oil dip stick as adrift. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Silencer deteriorated.

Fail 25 Apr 2022 31,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Refitted oil dip stick as adrift. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Silencer deteriorated.

Pass 18 Mar 2021 30,348 miles

all four tyres cracked

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

slight oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2021 30,343 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) over 13mm (2.3 (a) (i))

all four tyres cracked

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2020 29,837 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Top mount support heavily corroded.

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 29,251 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 28,469 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 27,623 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 26,762 miles

backbox poor condition

Fail 16 Mar 2016 26,762 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

backbox poor condition

Pass 15 Apr 2015 25,788 miles

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

back box condition

Pass 2 Apr 2014 25,185 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 23,512 miles

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 8 May 2012 22,160 miles

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

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 WCA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue 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 WCA, 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 WCA registered?

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

Is GF09 WCA safe to buy?

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