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GU09 MZF

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

90,400 mi
Last recorded90,400 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 MZF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 90,400 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion present on rear axle

corrosion present on rear suspension components

Fail 16 Jan 2025 90,398 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion present on rear axle

corrosion present on rear suspension components

Pass 19 Sep 2023 88,531 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

corrosion present on rear axle and suspension components

Pass 18 Sep 2021 88,522 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 84,904 miles

both rear tyres, and near side front tyre deteriorating and wearing low in places

near side parking brake cable supporting bracket rusted off

rear suspension beam and associated components surface rusting

upper bulkhead panel under bonnet badly rusted through

Fail 27 Mar 2019 84,846 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear tyres, and near side front tyre deteriorating and wearing low in places

near side parking brake cable supporting bracket rusted off

rear suspension beam and associated components surface rusting

upper bulkhead panel under bonnet badly rusted through

Pass 14 Apr 2018 81,381 miles

nearside front suspension very noisey

some play in nearside front roll bar link

windscreen scratched

Pass 18 Apr 2017 76,984 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 76,983 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 63,824 miles

exhaust deteriorating

item removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 14 Mar 2015 47,930 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 47,930 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 35,874 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 35,874 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 24,736 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 26 Mar 2012 18,421 miles

Front pads appear low - hard to see

Front tyres worn very low on edges

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

Rear silencer well corroded

Wipers poor

n/s/f tyre on limit!

Fail 24 Mar 2012 18,387 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front pads appear low - hard to see

Front tyres worn very low on edges

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

Rear silencer well corroded

Wipers poor

n/s/f tyre on limit!

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 MZF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MZF, 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 MZF registered?

GU09 MZF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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