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GL09 KOB

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

149,350 mi
Last recorded149,350 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 149,350 miles

Engine oil level very low

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

Nearside Non-obligatory mirror secured by tape

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 149,125 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine oil level very low

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

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

Nearside Non-obligatory mirror secured by tape

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 133,473 miles

Engine oil level very low

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable support bracket broken

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded/separating

Nearside non-obligatory mirror assembly secured by tape

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 133,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine oil level very low

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable support bracket broken

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded/separating

Nearside non-obligatory mirror assembly secured by tape

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 118,238 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded/separating

Nearside Rear handbrake cable support bracket broken

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and sidewalls perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre under-inflated

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 118,238 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front daytime running lamp not working

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded/separating

Nearside Rear handbrake cable support bracket broken

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and sidewalls perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear daytime running lamp not working

Offside Rear tyre under-inflated

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 103,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm and worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded/separating

Nearside Rear handbrake cable support bracket broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm and worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 103,926 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm and worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded/separating

Nearside Rear handbrake cable support bracket broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm and worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 89,795 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded/separating

Fail 1 Dec 2015 89,795 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded/separating

Pass 4 Nov 2014 75,490 miles

both front suspesnion arm rear bushes in poor condition

exhaust corroded heavily at rear

front springs corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2013 65,493 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both f tyres worn on edges

fuel light on

some wear on discs

Pass 5 Nov 2012 52,480 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 48,208 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 KOB is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KOB, 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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GL09 KOB is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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