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GK09 SGO

2009 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

81,322 mi
Last recorded81,322 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK09 SGO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 81,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured to about 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured to about 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2025 79,059 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 74,160 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 71,915 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 69,959 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 69,957 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 56,971 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beam axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 49,648 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 42,303 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 34,242 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 26,801 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 21,421 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 16,594 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 12,253 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 9,398 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2012 7,103 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 SGO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 SGO, 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 SGO registered?

GK09 SGO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 March 2009.

Is GK09 SGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK09 SGO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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