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GK09 SKO

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

121,694 mi
Last recorded121,694 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 121,694 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 116,270 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 115,384 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 108,292 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and heavily worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and heavily worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 108,281 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and heavily worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake cable mount broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and heavily worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Sep 2021 82,501 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 82,500 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2020 75,166 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads worn low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust box outer casing heavily corroded / pipe clamp heavily corroded.

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop is missing.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads worn low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread area cracking / perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 67,008 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box delaminating

Pass 5 Jul 2018 41,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 39,790 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 29,169 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 18,981 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 18,922 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 18,782 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 18,069 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 17,753 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 SKO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SKO, 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 SKO registered?

GK09 SKO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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