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GN09 UMU

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,981 mi
Last recorded118,981 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN09 UMU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 118,981 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 111,312 miles

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES TARNISHED (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CENTRE SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 111,300 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working HIGH LEVEL (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES TARNISHED (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CENTRE SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 103,811 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 103,811 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 96,051 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 96,051 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 93,060 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 92,971 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 84,624 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 84,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 71,786 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 60,172 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 52,281 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 44,556 miles

Exhaust tail silencer corroded!!

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 44,556 miles

Exhaust tail silencer corroded!!

Pass 30 Jul 2012 15,389 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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GN09 UMU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GN09 UMU, 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 GN09 UMU registered?

GN09 UMU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 June 2009.

Is GN09 UMU safe to buy?

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