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GL09 FKF

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

49,309 mi
Last recorded49,309 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 FKF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 49,309 miles

Front Brake pad sensor wire missing !

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Hand brake support bracket broken.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box heavily deteriorated.

Pass 3 Sep 2024 49,218 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake pad sensor wire missing !

Nearside Rear handbrake cable support brake broken

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded!

clutch fluid low

clutch pedal stiff

Fail 3 Sep 2024 49,218 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front brake pad sensor wire missing !

Nearside Rear handbrake cable support brake broken

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded!

clutch fluid low

clutch pedal stiff

Pass 5 Sep 2023 47,942 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 47,744 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 42,664 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 42,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 38,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust back box deteriating

Pass 19 Jul 2019 36,558 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 19 Jul 2019 36,558 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 18 Aug 2018 35,287 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 31,368 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 28,028 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 28,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 23,717 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 19,535 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 19,535 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 16,689 miles

O/S/R & O/S/F Tyres deteriorated on side wallss 175/65/14

Fail 30 Aug 2013 16,689 miles

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

O/S/R & O/S/F Tyres deteriorated on side wallss 175/65/14

Pass 31 Aug 2012 9,238 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 9,238 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 1,292 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 FKF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GL09 FKF, 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 FKF registered?

GL09 FKF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 July 2009.

Is GL09 FKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL09 FKF shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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