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GL09 AFN

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,165 mi
Last recorded72,165 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 AFN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 72,165 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 68,341 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Nov 2024 68,229 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Nov 2023 64,122 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 61,270 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 58,164 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear and n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 55,177 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 48,560 miles

N/s/f tyre cuts in tread.

Rear Exhaust rubber deteriorated.

Pass 25 Apr 2018 43,649 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ joint (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 42,207 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ Joint (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 39,976 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken/Deterioated

Nearside Rear exhaust clamp missing

Nearside Rear silencer quite deterioated

Pass 22 Apr 2015 36,929 miles

N/S/R Silencer quite corroded + clamp missing; Advise Att

Pass 12 May 2014 32,314 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 24,096 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2012 15,956 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2012 15,956 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GL09 AFN is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GL09 AFN, 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 GL09 AFN registered?

GL09 AFN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 June 2009.

Is GL09 AFN safe to buy?

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