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GK09 NKU

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,317 mi
Last recorded126,317 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK09 NKU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 126,317 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 124,614 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust flexi

Pass 4 Nov 2020 118,511 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 118,511 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 114,525 miles

Central Front Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strongly advise replacement (175/65x14) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 108,017 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 108,017 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 104,481 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 104,481 miles

Lower engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 104,300 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 95,783 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly distorted

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bolt missing from exhaust to gearbox mount

both inner driveshaft seals leaking oil

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2014 84,002 miles

Backbox clamp snapped (no current leaks) system currently secure

Exhaust backbox corroded

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2013 72,173 miles

trims fitted to all four road wheels, unable to examine wheel nuts/bolts

Pass 28 Feb 2013 55,113 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2012 26,677 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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GK09 NKU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GK09 NKU, 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 GK09 NKU registered?

GK09 NKU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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