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GU09 AZA

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

117,467 mi
Last recorded117,467 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 AZA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 117,467 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened *BOTH* N/S/F and O/S/F disc(s) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded *BOTH* N/S/F and O/S/F spring(s) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake cable supporting brackets corroded to point cable is partially secure

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded but not structurally compromised

Fail 31 Mar 2026 117,408 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened *BOTH* N/S/F and O/S/F disc(s) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded *BOTH* N/S/F and O/S/F spring(s) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake cable supporting brackets corroded to point cable is partially secure

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded but not structurally compromised

Pass 1 Apr 2025 114,662 miles

*Rear axle corroded*

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened *Inner face of both front discs* (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *Rear bush of both front lower arms de-bonding/splitting* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Outer shoulder bald* (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted *Both rear wheels* (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 114,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

*Rear axle corroded*

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened *Inner face of both front discs* (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *Rear bush of both front lower arms de-bonding/splitting* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Outer shoulder bald* (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted *Both rear wheels* (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 112,005 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 109,592 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 109,592 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 105,452 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 105,452 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 103,284 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 98,995 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 92,083 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 84,010 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 72,904 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 59,685 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 49,105 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 38,172 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 29,738 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 20,076 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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GU09 AZA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue 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 GU09 AZA, 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 AZA registered?

GU09 AZA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 March 2009.

Is GU09 AZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU09 AZA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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