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GK09 OCZ

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

57,460 mi
Last recorded57,460 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 57,460 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 57,418 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 57,299 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

temporary fuel cap fitted (locks ok)

Pass 5 Nov 2024 52,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm-3mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass cracked ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm-3mm ald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear parking brake low effort

Fail 5 Nov 2024 52,174 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective does not lock in position (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm-3mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass cracked ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm-3mm ald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear parking brake low effort

Pass 21 Nov 2023 48,831 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 46,753 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 44,065 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 37,583 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 30,938 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 26,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened inner wing assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened inner wing assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components numerous (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 21,806 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 19,882 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 17,436 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 14,816 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 10,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 10,839 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 7,572 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 7,572 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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GK09 OCZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue 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 OCZ, 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 OCZ registered?

GK09 OCZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is GK09 OCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK09 OCZ 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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