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GJ09 OGS

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

55,178 mi
Last recorded55,178 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

RegistrationGJ09 OGS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 55,178 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 41,500 miles

Nearside Rear tyre age cracks in tread not down to cords

Fail 16 Apr 2025 41,500 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre age cracks in tread not down to cords

Pass 17 Apr 2024 40,236 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 40,236 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 38,766 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2023 38,766 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 37,483 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 35,958 miles

Offside Front offside front tyre cracks in tread not down to cords

reverse light not working

Pass 13 May 2020 34,651 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 34,651 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 32,243 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 30,397 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 30,397 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 28,219 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 25,168 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 25,168 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 21,922 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 35,009 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 35,009 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 18,672 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 15,773 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 12,863 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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GJ09 OGS is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GJ09 OGS, 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 GJ09 OGS registered?

GJ09 OGS is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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