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GL09 AKO

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

73,266 mi
Last recorded73,266 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 AKO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 73,266 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2024 72,310 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2023 70,615 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 70,615 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 69,071 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 67,129 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 63,469 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 59,569 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2018 55,301 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 50,996 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and holed but no leak

Pass 15 Sep 2016 43,224 miles

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded and holed, no leaks

Rear wiper blade dose not clear screen

Pass 10 Sep 2015 34,158 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Rear 2x nail in tyre

Offside Rear nail in tyre

rear wipperblade split

Pass 13 Sep 2014 25,597 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Sep 2013 19,936 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 19,540 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 18,994 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

Offside front tyre wearing low

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 AKO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue 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 GL09 AKO, 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 GL09 AKO registered?

GL09 AKO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 June 2009.

Is GL09 AKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL09 AKO 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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