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GK09 NOU

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

93,805 mi
Last recorded93,805 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK09 NOU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 93,805 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 90,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front flex broken likely to become detached (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside rear upper recommend soon (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 86,498 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear on 2mm and cracking tearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear cracking tearing and has nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advisory engine coolant leaking may cause engine to over heat when coolant low

Fail 18 Oct 2023 86,498 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear on 2mm and cracking tearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear cracking tearing and has nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advisory engine coolant leaking may cause engine to over heat when coolant low

Pass 20 Oct 2022 82,677 miles

advisory mounting broken off offside front headlamp unit

Pass 20 Oct 2021 74,726 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 74,723 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 65,734 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 57,952 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 57,952 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 47,510 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 47,510 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22" Standard (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 41,423 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 35,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust rear box corroded and peeling

offside rear tyre inner sidewall perished

Pass 21 Oct 2015 30,598 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 26,480 miles

offside rear tyre starting to crack/perrish

rear exhaust silencer starting to deteriorate

Fail 11 Mar 2013 20,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front no plate cracked

Pass 11 Mar 2013 20,231 miles

front no plate cracked

Pass 9 Mar 2012 16,593 miles

exhaust rear box slighly deteriorated

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 NOU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NOU, 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 NOU registered?

GK09 NOU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 March 2009.

Is GK09 NOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK09 NOU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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