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GU09 VDV

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,408 mi
Last recorded141,408 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 141,408 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 141,207 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 128,081 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Feb 2023 124,270 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 119,998 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 119,992 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2021 110,283 miles

Exhaust system is deteriorating

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 110,283 miles

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

Exhaust system is deteriorating

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

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 104,519 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front electric cooling fan noisy in operation

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2020 104,519 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front electric cooling fan noisy in operation

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2019 95,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 87,576 miles

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

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

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

exhaust backbox deteriorated

Fail 8 Feb 2018 87,575 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure upper bush bonding failed (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

exhaust backbox deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2017 79,241 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 10 Feb 2016 71,109 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 61,409 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 51,607 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 22 Feb 2013 40,288 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 28,397 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 VDV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU09 VDV registered?

GU09 VDV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 March 2009.

Is GU09 VDV safe to buy?

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