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GU09 CZY

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

132,034 mi
Last recorded132,034 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 CZY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 132,034 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger mirror broken cover and sharp edges

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer casing corroded badly (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2025 132,032 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front passenger mirror broken cover and sharp edges

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer casing corroded badly (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 127,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 127,957 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 122,723 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2023 122,721 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 116,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.2 (c))

n/s wing mirror slightly damaged outer casing

n/s/r park brake cable mounting missing

rear bump stops detached

rear exhaust clamp missing but still secure

Fail 16 Jun 2022 116,070 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.2 (c))

n/s wing mirror slightly damaged outer casing

n/s/r park brake cable mounting missing

rear bump stops detached

rear exhaust clamp missing but still secure

Fail 18 May 2022 116,065 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front slight exhaust blow

Nearside Front mirror damage

Rear suspension bump stops worn

Rear wiper split

Pass 28 Oct 2020 108,705 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 100,972 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 96,001 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside mirror glass damaged but still have an adequate view to the rear

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

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

bonnet catch missing but can still be operated with cable

exhaust system is deteriorated

Fail 21 Jul 2018 96,001 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside mirror glass damaged but still have an adequate view to the rear

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

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

bonnet catch missing but can still be operated with cable

exhaust system is deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2017 93,265 miles

Front exhaust mounting separated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mounting nut (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mounting nut (2.4.G.1)

engine oil level low

Pass 1 May 2015 70,420 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 silencer corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2014 55,184 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 44,076 miles

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

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

engine oil level low

nearside & offside wiper blades split

Fail 9 May 2013 44,076 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

engine oil level low

nearside & offside wiper blades split

offside rear tyre cut (not to cords)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 30,441 miles

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

rear silencer corroding

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 CZY is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CZY, 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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GU09 CZY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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