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GV09 USU

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,993 mi
Last recorded49,993 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 USU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 49,993 miles

Exhaust front flexi-pipe deteriorated

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

Front tyres wearing low/ worn on edges

Nearside (inner) Driveshaft oil seal worn

Rear Sub-frame corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2026 49,993 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust front flexi-pipe deteriorated

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

Front tyres wearing low/ worn on edges

Nearside (inner) Driveshaft oil seal worn

Rear Sub-frame corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2025 46,847 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

noise on clutch

Pass 16 Jul 2024 43,585 miles

Central exhaust system deteriorating (corrosive)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 41,577 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 38,521 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 35,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 32,573 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 29,734 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 26,365 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 22,758 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 22,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65x14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 18,903 miles

Offside Rear Tyre cracked in tread

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2015 15,632 miles

Offside rear tyre cracked in tread

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2014 13,291 miles

Both rear tyres perished in tread

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2014 13,291 miles

Both rear tyres perished in tread

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2013 10,659 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 8,031 miles

Nearside 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
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GV09 USU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol 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 USU, 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 USU registered?

GV09 USU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 July 2009.

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