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GK09 OSN

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,868 mi
Last recorded81,868 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 81,868 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 81,851 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 80,637 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 80,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure mounting bracket broken (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable mounting bracket broken but secured with cable ties

Pass 22 Mar 2018 72,621 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 22 Mar 2018 72,621 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 64,684 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 64,517 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 55,313 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 45,129 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 44,921 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 34,028 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 21,732 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 21,732 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 10,957 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 OSN is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OSN, 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 OSN registered?

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

Is GK09 OSN safe to buy?

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