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GU09 MXG

2009 Ford Ka

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,984 mi
Last recorded63,984 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 MXG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 63,984 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front top suspension mounting washers corroded

rear silencer corroded

surface corrosion to rear subframe

Fail 10 Nov 2025 63,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front top suspension mounting washers corroded

rear silencer corroded

surface corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 22 Feb 2024 62,555 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mount bush/ bearings have up and down movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front both front top mount cups corroded

Front bumper trim insecure

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable support bracket broken

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake/ brake hose support bracket heavily corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2023 60,357 miles

Front Both top mount cups corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Handbrake support bracket broken but secure to vehicle

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 60,342 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Both top mount cups corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Handbrake support bracket broken but secure to vehicle

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 58,421 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear handbrake support bracket broken but cable still secured to vehicle

Pass 20 Jan 2021 52,470 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 52,470 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 45,969 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside rear bump stop insecure

Fail 13 Jan 2020 45,967 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside rear bump stop insecure

Pass 8 Jan 2019 39,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover perished

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Jan 2018 34,573 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2017 32,708 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 29,778 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 25,454 miles

front brake discs have wear lipp

o/s/r road wheel inner edge buckled

oil leak from gear box (possible drive shaft oil seal )

Pass 4 Jun 2014 21,054 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 17,090 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 12,935 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 MXG is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MXG, 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 MXG registered?

GU09 MXG is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 June 2009.

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The MOT history for GU09 MXG shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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