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GV09 GGU

2009 Ford Ka

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,222 mi
Last recorded96,222 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 GGU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 96,222 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 94,756 miles

Front shocks corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2023 93,000 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 91,099 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2022 88,871 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 86,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower Non-obligatory foglamp lens cracked, not affecting light output

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust rear silencer heavily corroded & delaminating

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 86,699 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Non-obligatory foglamp lens cracked, not affecting light output

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust rear silencer heavily corroded & delaminating

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 85,211 miles

Engine oil level low

Nearside Front Foglamp lens cracked but not insecure

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft inner seal slightly leaking transmission fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear flexible brake hose ferrules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear silencer box corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2018 83,357 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 80,941 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 76,642 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside rear position lamp bulb incorrect

Fail 19 Dec 2016 76,187 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside rear position lamp bulb incorrect

Pass 24 Dec 2015 72,360 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

offside rear position lamp incorrect bulb fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2014 65,048 miles

Both rear tyres perished / cracking

Front brake discs worn / corroded

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

incorrect bulb fitted to offside rear position lamp

Pass 31 Dec 2013 59,051 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 49,289 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2012 49,289 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 44,677 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 GGU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GGU, 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 GGU registered?

GV09 GGU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 July 2009.

Is GV09 GGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV09 GGU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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