CarVerify

Free Car Check

GV09 USS

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

143,667 mi
Last recorded143,667 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 USS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 143,667 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 139,979 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside inner drive shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 139,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside inner drive shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 135,227 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside inner drive shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 128,026 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2023 128,026 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 113,949 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 113,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Shock absorber top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Shock absorber top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 98,408 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 98,408 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 90,201 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 82,893 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2018 74,965 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 74,935 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 May 2018 74,847 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2017 68,268 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 55,359 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 41,221 miles

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

exhaust system rusty

Fail 4 Jul 2014 29,113 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 29,113 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 17,226 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 12,328 miles

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

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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GV09 USS is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GV09 USS, 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

How do I check the history of GV09 USS?

You can check the full history of GV09 USS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GV09 USS registered?

GV09 USS is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 July 2009.

Is GV09 USS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV09 USS shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GV09 USS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GV09 USS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.