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GU09 CVM

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,509 mi
Last recorded85,509 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 85,509 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2025 85,509 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 79,682 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on rear beam axle

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 6 Dec 2023 79,509 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

corrosion on rear beam axle

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2022 70,007 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 54,362 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 42,613 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 38,993 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin very corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2018 33,861 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust box very corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2018 33,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust box very corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2017 28,861 miles

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear sidewalls badly deteriorated

Offside Rear sidewalls badly deteriorated

Fail 30 Mar 2017 28,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Nearside Front sidewalls badly deteriorated

Nearside Rear sidewalls badly deteriorated

Offside Front sidewalls badly deteriorated

Offside Rear sidewalls badly deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2016 23,723 miles

all tyres perished

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 22 Mar 2016 23,723 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyres perished

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 1 Apr 2015 18,324 miles

All tyres deteriorating

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2014 12,134 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 10,394 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 8,502 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 CVM is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CVM, 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 CVM registered?

GU09 CVM is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 April 2009.

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