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GU09 NBD

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,819 mi
Last recorded86,819 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 86,819 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2025 84,215 miles

rear subframe has surface rust

Pass 19 Feb 2024 80,653 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 78,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

rear suspension rusty

Pass 12 Feb 2022 76,730 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer rusty (6.1.2 (a))

handbrake travel

rear suspension rusty

Pass 3 Feb 2021 75,248 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 70,583 miles

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

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

rear road spring lower mounts rusty

Fail 15 Feb 2020 70,583 miles

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

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

rear road spring lower mounts rusty

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached silencer rusty and new exhaust clamp fitted (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 69,066 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer rusty (6.1.2 (a))

rear lower spring mounts rusty

Pass 21 Feb 2018 66,165 miles

rear exhaust corroded but not leaking

Fail 19 Feb 2018 66,165 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear exhaust corroded but not leaking

Pass 21 Apr 2017 58,449 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 58,449 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 50,411 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 41,700 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 31,914 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 24,018 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 24,018 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 15,428 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 15,428 miles

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 NBD is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 NBD, 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 NBD registered?

GU09 NBD is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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