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GK09 NOF

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

120,839 mi
Last recorded120,839 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 120,839 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

clutch slipping

Pass 20 Jul 2021 102,601 miles

Advise; Rear silencer outer layer corroded away.

Fail 20 Jul 2021 102,601 miles

Advise; Rear silencer outer layer corroded away.

Hazard warning switch inoperative [switch sticking] (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 93,954 miles

Advise; Rear silencer outer layer corroded away.

Fail 3 Jul 2020 93,954 miles

Advise; Rear silencer outer layer corroded away.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 91,856 miles

Advise; rear silencer outer layer corroded away.

Fail 13 Mar 2019 91,853 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety [wheel cylinder leaking brake fluid] (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise; rear silencer outer layer corroded away.

Pass 10 Mar 2018 87,450 miles

Advise; rear silencer outer layer corroded away / engine breather hose [at top of rocker cover to air cleaner ]. Causing a nasty smell in vehicle].

Fail 9 Mar 2018 87,442 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Advise; rear silencer outer layer corroded away / engine breather hose [at top of rocker cover to air cleaner ]. Causing a nasty smell in vehicle].

Pass 6 Mar 2017 82,506 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 4 Mar 2017 82,482 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2016 77,949 miles

exhaust backbox outer casing corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2016 77,844 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust backbox outer casing corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2015 70,525 miles

exhaust system rear silencer and clamp are quite corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2015 70,525 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system rear silencer and clamp are quite corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2014 60,656 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 48,634 miles

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

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

offside & nearside front tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2013 48,634 miles

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

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

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

offside & nearside front tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2012 37,894 miles

both rear tyres are cracking

exhaust system is corroded

nearside bodywork is damaged

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Fail 14 Mar 2012 37,894 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres are cracking

exhaust system is corroded

nearside bodywork is damaged

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts etc

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 NOF 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 55%.

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 GK09 NOF, 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 NOF registered?

GK09 NOF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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