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GU09 AXW

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,304 mi
Last recorded85,304 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 AXW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 85,304 miles

both handbrake cable mounts broken

exhaust corroded

front top suspension mount cup corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2025 85,303 miles

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))

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

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

both handbrake cable mounts broken

exhaust corroded

front top suspension mount cup corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2024 78,611 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 72,117 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside slight wear to edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2023 72,117 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside slight wear to edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 62,019 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 57,348 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front exhaust mounting corroded

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 57,343 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front exhaust mounting corroded

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 50,315 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim metal (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer skin in poor condition

Pass 21 Dec 2019 44,548 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2018 42,396 miles

Rear advise exhaust box has heavy rust

Pass 16 Dec 2017 40,678 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 17 Dec 2016 38,532 miles

Nearside Front wiper just clearing screen

Offside Rear advise close to limit

Rear advise box has heavy rust

Pass 19 Dec 2015 36,490 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Dec 2015 36,490 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 34,844 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 33,285 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 27,015 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 19,839 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 19,839 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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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GU09 AXW is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU09 AXW, 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 GU09 AXW registered?

GU09 AXW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is GU09 AXW safe to buy?

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