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GU09 VDL

2009 Ford Ka

Brown Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,840 mi
Last recorded145,840 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 VDL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 145,840 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 9 Sep 2025 231,695 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 231,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 138,660 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 138,660 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 135,930 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 135,930 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 132,912 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 131,617 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 130,942 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 119,100 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 118,623 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 111,352 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 104,776 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear section clamp missing (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened upper attachment plate (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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

boot and rear of vehicle full unable to test rear seats and belts

engine covers and or under trays fitted

rear exhaust box heavily deteriorated and starting to break apart

Fail 21 Apr 2017 104,775 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear section clamp missing (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened upper attachment plate (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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

boot and rear of vehicle full unable to test rear seats and belts

engine covers and or under trays fitted

rear exhaust box heavily deteriorated and starting to break apart

Pass 12 Apr 2016 88,190 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 75,473 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 62,865 miles

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

advise front tyre wearing on edges

advise rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2013 49,805 miles

corrosion to rear exhaust box

slight tears to n/s/f tyre on outer wall

Pass 26 Mar 2012 42,485 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 VDL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Brown with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VDL, 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 VDL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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