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GL09 FKD

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

66,696 mi
Last recorded66,696 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 FKD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 66,696 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2026 66,692 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2025 64,338 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear Service brake slight imbalance

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2024 62,246 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 59,959 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 59,959 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 53,723 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Nov 2022 53,723 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 40,443 miles

Offside Front Bumper damaged

Pass 24 Nov 2020 32,138 miles

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Nov 2020 32,138 miles

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 22,665 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 14,400 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2017 11,511 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Sep 2016 8,535 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 7,829 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 6,215 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 4,829 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 3,585 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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GL09 FKD is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FKD, 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 FKD registered?

GL09 FKD is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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