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GL09 KWA

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,946 mi
Last recorded101,946 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 KWA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 101,946 miles

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Slightly Corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front & Rear (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 24 Jun 2021 101,946 miles

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Slightly Corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front & Rear (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 98,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Poor condition (approx 2.5 mm) cracking inner & outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Surface corrosion to suspension parts

Fail 29 Jun 2020 98,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Poor condition (approx 2.5 mm) cracking inner & outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Surface corrosion to suspension parts

Pass 11 Jul 2019 98,431 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 98,430 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 87,017 miles

front tyres close to legal limit

Fail 9 Jun 2018 87,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres close to legal limit

offside rear shock upper bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2017 77,872 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 20 Jun 2016 70,095 miles

coolant below minimum level

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2015 65,803 miles

exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 15 Jun 2015 65,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2014 52,312 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 38,667 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 26,366 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 KWA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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