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GL09 WNY

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

86,519 mi
Last recorded86,519 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 86,519 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 72,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower silencer corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged also (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 72,091 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower silencer corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged also (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 52,163 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL DEFORMED IN MIDDLE (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported MOUNTING BRACKET CORRODED. PARKING BRAKE CABLE DETACHED (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower REAR SILENCER IN POOR CONDITION- CORRODED AND DELAMINATING

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR COILSPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES WORN, (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 52,163 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated BRAKE DRUM AND BACKPLATE CONTAMINATED (1.1.14 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective FRONT CLAMP MISSING AND SUPPORT BRACKET CORRODED AND DETACHED (6.1.2 (a))

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL DEFORMED IN MIDDLE (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported MOUNTING BRACKET CORRODED. PARKING BRAKE CABLE DETACHED (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower REAR SILENCER IN POOR CONDITION- CORRODED AND DELAMINATING

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR COILSPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES WORN, (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 49,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 45,516 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 41,542 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 30 Jul 2020 38,023 miles

Exhaust flexi severely deteriorated

Exhaust rear box severely deteriorated

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 38,023 miles

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

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

Exhaust flexi severely deteriorated

Exhaust rear box severely deteriorated

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 33,727 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 29,144 miles

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 27 Jul 2017 24,689 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 20,872 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall damage not yet to excess

Fail 3 Aug 2016 20,872 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall damage not yet to excess

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 16,626 miles

nearside front brake pad wear indicator cable broken

Pass 10 Jul 2014 13,249 miles

damage to windscreen in zone-a not obstructing drivers view

Pass 12 Jul 2013 10,274 miles

both front wiper blades split

Pass 19 Jul 2012 7,182 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 WNY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WNY, 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 WNY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 August 2009.

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