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GK09 USG

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,441 mi
Last recorded64,441 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK09 USG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 64,441 miles

Both rear tyres perished 175/65/14 continental and a dunlop

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Oil leak drive shaft ()

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 64,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 dunlop (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 dunlop (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear tyres perished 175/65/14 continental and a dunlop

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Oil leak drive shaft ()

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 52,392 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides: Lower arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre has nail in - repairable

Rear axle bushes has slight movement - not excessive presently

Fail 8 Jun 2016 52,392 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp wrong bulb/ fitted wrong - sidelight operates as a brake light (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides: Lower arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre has nail in - repairable

Rear axle bushes has slight movement - not excessive presently

Pass 4 Jun 2015 44,605 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 38,269 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 30,822 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 21,790 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear exhaust silencer corroded

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 USG is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 USG, 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 USG registered?

GK09 USG is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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