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GV09 FPL

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

113,074 mi
Last recorded113,074 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 FPL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 113,074 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 106,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 98,117 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 92,923 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 86,292 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 71,907 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 69,098 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 67,741 miles

exhaust back box in poor condition

Fail 26 Jun 2019 67,741 miles

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

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

exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 27 Jun 2018 63,790 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 63,789 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 59,511 miles

Exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 23 Jun 2016 55,068 miles

Exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 17 Jun 2015 49,507 miles

exhaust back box in poor condition

Fail 16 Jun 2015 49,507 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 23 Jun 2014 39,475 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 39,475 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 29,304 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 19,984 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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GV09 FPL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GV09 FPL, 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 GV09 FPL registered?

GV09 FPL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 June 2009.

Is GV09 FPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV09 FPL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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