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GK09 OLJ

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,416 mi
Last recorded48,416 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 48,416 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2025 48,416 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 45,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 43,652 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 43,651 miles

Offside Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2022 41,123 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 37,813 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 37,804 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 35,916 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 34,356 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test moved air freshener to the nearside ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 27,376 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 26,106 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 37,958 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 21,242 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 18,791 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 15,680 miles

front tyres low

Pass 14 Mar 2013 13,598 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 11,003 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 OLJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK09 OLJ registered?

GK09 OLJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is GK09 OLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK09 OLJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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