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GK09 OLH

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,627 mi
Last recorded134,627 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK09 OLH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 134,627 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 127,413 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 127,412 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 119,245 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 113,726 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 111,365 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 111,365 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2020 109,359 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 109,359 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 105,725 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 May 2019 105,725 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 103,299 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 101,342 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 91,030 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 91,000 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 82,119 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 73,314 miles

exhaust front pipe bracket corroded/broken

Fail 5 Aug 2014 73,314 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust front pipe bracket corroded/broken

Pass 7 Aug 2013 58,569 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 7 Aug 2013 58,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

offside rear tyre approx' 3mm remaining

Pass 6 Aug 2012 44,162 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 OLH is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OLH, 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 OLH registered?

GK09 OLH is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 August 2009.

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