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GL09 VGZ

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,399 mi
Last recorded101,399 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 101,399 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 101,395 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides , VERY LOW on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 91,524 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 82,264 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 76,051 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 73,967 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 73,965 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 66,497 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 62,068 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 56,257 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 51,725 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 46,967 miles

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake slight restricted movement

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 41,360 miles

rear exhaust box corroded but no blows

Pass 2 Aug 2014 32,827 miles

advise rear exhaust box outer skin peeling/corroded (no blows)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 26,551 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 20,580 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 VGZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VGZ, 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 VGZ registered?

GL09 VGZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 August 2009.

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