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GU09 CTE

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,055 mi
Last recorded150,055 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 150,055 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 149,946 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 137,542 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 137,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2021 118,989 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 117,111 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 115,082 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2019 115,082 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2018 110,002 miles

back box outer casing corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2017 99,454 miles

Nearside Front damage to vehicle causing bumper to protrude ( no sharp edges, no risk to pedestrians.)

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

Nearside Rear bump stop not fixed to vehicle ( loose within spring )

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

rear silencer outer skin badly corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2016 89,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing low (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear bump stop no longer adequately affixed to vehicle

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear bump stop no longer adequately affixed to vehicle

Pass 12 Feb 2015 76,803 miles

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

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

rear exhaust outer skin rusted

Fail 12 Feb 2015 76,803 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust outer skin rusted

Pass 30 Jan 2014 62,253 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 47,052 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 35,845 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 CTE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 CTE, 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 CTE registered?

GU09 CTE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 March 2009.

Is GU09 CTE safe to buy?

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