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GV09 UKW

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,923 mi
Last recorded113,923 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 UKW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 113,923 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle has surface rust

Pass 7 Oct 2021 108,927 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 99,257 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 86,565 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 76,258 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel ns and os (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 69,384 miles

Front exhaust clamp corroded and broken

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 66,684 miles

exhaust front mounting bracket broken

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake hose slightly twisted

Fail 9 Sep 2016 66,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake hose slightly twisted

exhaust front mounting bracket broken

Pass 19 Sep 2015 65,305 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

back box exhaust corroded

sump starting to corrode

Pass 10 Sep 2014 64,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2014 64,234 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2013 63,451 miles

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)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 51,565 miles

n/s/f wing damaged

n/s/r tyre out of shape

o/s/r quarter damaged

o/s/r tyre out of shape

Fail 28 Jul 2012 51,565 miles

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

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

n/s/f wing damaged

n/s/r tyre out of shape

o/s/r quarter damaged

o/s/r tyre out of shape

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 UKW is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UKW, 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 GV09 UKW registered?

GV09 UKW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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