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GK09 OMT

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,984 mi
Last recorded62,984 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 62,984 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 62,984 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 62,983 miles

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency low

Nearside Rear service brake efficiency low

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam,coil spring support platforms - badly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroding

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

windscreen washer jets need re-aligning

Pass 9 Jan 2024 62,549 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 59,960 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Pass 26 May 2022 55,538 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 May 2021 51,616 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 45,368 miles

Offside Front Brake starting to bind

Fail 15 May 2020 45,366 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake starting to bind

Pass 14 May 2019 38,993 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 34,242 miles

Exhaust Tail Box corroded but not leaking exhaust gases

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2017 28,545 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust has heavy corrosion

Pass 17 May 2016 26,277 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 22,360 miles

rear silencer corroded not leaking gases

Fail 21 May 2015 22,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear silencer corroded not leaking gases

Pass 19 May 2014 14,542 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 9,462 miles

Nearside rear light clear lens has hole in it no sharp edge

Pass 25 May 2012 7,671 miles

Coolant leak

n/s/r light clear lens has a hole in it (no jagged edge)

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 OMT is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OMT, 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 OMT registered?

GK09 OMT is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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