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GJ09 OGD

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,183 mi
Last recorded80,183 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 OGD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 80,183 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust hanger/bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has wear or free play

Offside Front Windscreen washer: jets Misaligned.

Rear Axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint between back box and center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 80,183 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust hanger/bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has wear or free play

Offside Front Windscreen washer: jets Misaligned.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint between back box and center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 76,913 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 72,281 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 72,281 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 66,754 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 65,136 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 58,702 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 48,589 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 34,748 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 21,666 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 17,894 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 12,375 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 10,209 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 9,563 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 8,755 miles

Oil leak

engine warning light on

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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GJ09 OGD is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GJ09 OGD, 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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GJ09 OGD is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 August 2009.

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