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GL09 FNS

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,274 mi
Last recorded53,274 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 53,274 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 53,272 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 51,954 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 51,940 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front flexi and joint blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 49,452 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper strut mounting securing cup is corroded

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 49,449 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper strut mounting securing cup is corroded

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 48,149 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2021 43,600 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 43,600 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 41,028 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 38,782 miles

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

both front shock absorber top cups are deteriated

rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Jul 2018 34,728 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 33,653 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 31,338 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 28,347 miles

n/s/f shock absorber top cup deterriated

o/s/f shock absorber top cup deterriated

Pass 10 Jul 2014 25,146 miles

rear silencer deterriated

Pass 15 Jul 2013 21,970 miles

rear silencer deterriated

Pass 17 Jul 2012 18,070 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 FNS is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red 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 GL09 FNS, 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 FNS registered?

GL09 FNS is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 July 2009.

Is GL09 FNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL09 FNS shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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