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GK09 UUW

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,610 mi
Last recorded62,610 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 62,610 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 10 Apr 2025 62,610 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2024 61,135 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust and flexi deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2023 58,689 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2022 55,623 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 55,623 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 51,324 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 45,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 45,745 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 36,580 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2018 23,485 miles

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Fail 21 Mar 2018 23,485 miles

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

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2017 16,767 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly perished

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2016 15,028 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 13,320 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 11,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 9,688 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 7,831 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 UUW is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black 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 UUW, 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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GK09 UUW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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