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GX09 THV

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

147,315 mi
Last recorded147,315 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX09 THV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 147,315 miles

Both front tyres inner edge worn low on limit and perished

Engine sump corroded - damp

Headlight lenses deteriorated - pattern weak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Last joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle/lower spring cups corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2026 147,239 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Both front tyres inner edge worn low on limit and perished

Engine sump corroded - damp

Headlight lenses deteriorated - pattern weak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Last joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle/lower spring cups corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2025 87,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 87,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 86,882 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 81,499 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush perished and splitting

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside front lower suspension arm rear bush worn, split, and perished

Pass 11 Aug 2023 74,854 miles

O/S BODY DAMAGED

Pass 15 Aug 2022 70,494 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2022 70,465 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexi-pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 67,319 miles

O/S BODY DAMAGED

Fail 26 Jul 2021 67,319 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEX (6.1.2 (a))

O/S BODY DAMAGED

Pass 15 Aug 2020 65,329 miles

FRONT PADS WORN

O/S OUTER SILL DAMAGED

O/S/R TYREWORN LOW

Pass 14 Aug 2019 99,896 miles

O/S/OUTER SILL DAMAGED

O/S/R TYRE WORN

Pass 12 Jul 2018 56,277 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 49,514 miles

Offside Rear tyre persihing

Fail 1 Aug 2017 49,513 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre persihing

Pass 4 Aug 2016 42,300 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 30,107 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 30,107 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 25,439 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 25,439 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 20,845 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 17,098 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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GX09 THV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GX09 THV, 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 GX09 THV registered?

GX09 THV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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