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GL09 KSO

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,901 mi
Last recorded111,901 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2025 111,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Very thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch pedal stiff/noisy

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And heavily cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 110,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi, exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear bumper damaged

clutch pedal stiff and noisey

Pass 1 Aug 2023 109,934 miles

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

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

clutch noisey

complete exhaust corroded

front exhaust flexy deteriorated & slight blow

rear bumper damaged & taped up

Fail 31 Jul 2023 109,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

clutch noisey

complete exhaust corroded

front exhaust flexy deteriorated & slight blow

rear bumper damaged & taped up

Pass 29 Jul 2022 108,779 miles

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

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))

exhaust system s corroded

rear bumper damaged, taped up

small chip in windscreen

Fail 29 Jul 2022 108,779 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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))

exhaust system s corroded

rear bumper damaged, taped up

small chip in windscreen

Pass 4 Aug 2021 107,797 miles

Coil spring corroded nsr+osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front+rear (0.1 (b))

clutch pedal stiff & noisy

exhaust system corroded/front flexi deteriorated

rear bumper damaged/taped up

Fail 4 Aug 2021 107,797 miles

Coil spring corroded nsr+osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front+rear (0.1 (b))

clutch pedal stiff & noisy

exhaust system corroded/front flexi deteriorated

rear bumper damaged/taped up

Pass 30 Jul 2020 107,033 miles

Clutch noise and stiff

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

Exhaust system is corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 100,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

back box corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2018 93,783 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

centre and rear exhaust is corroded

o/s/f wiper poor to clear screen

Pass 14 Jul 2017 87,601 miles

centre & rear exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2017 87,601 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

centre & rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2016 83,825 miles

signs of water in o/s/r lamp

slight damage to n/s/r bumper

slight damage to n/s/r inner road wheel

slight damage to o/s/f inner road wheel

slight damage to o/s/f wing

Pass 27 Jul 2015 80,813 miles

exhaust system corroded and rear box casing coming adrift

Pass 11 Jul 2014 76,831 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

centre & rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2013 71,812 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2012 52,073 miles

front & rear number plates deteriorating

rear exhaust corroded

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 KSO 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 72.2%.

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 KSO, 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 KSO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 July 2009.

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