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GY09 CGZ

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

83,670 mi
Last recorded83,670 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 CGZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 83,670 miles

Corrosion under vehicle

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 82,690 miles

Rear Suspension components corroding

Pass 4 Apr 2024 78,288 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 78,287 miles

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

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 75,015 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 72,564 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 69,699 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 68,435 miles

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 66,352 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 56,794 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust bracket broken

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 23 Mar 2018 56,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front exhaust bracket broken

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2017 46,055 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 45,983 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 40,389 miles

steering rack inner joint has play

Fail 19 Mar 2016 40,389 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

steering rack inner joint has play

Pass 28 Mar 2015 35,499 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 31,576 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 26,358 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2012 20,040 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s washer out of alignment. still clears windscreen

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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GY09 CGZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GY09 CGZ, 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 GY09 CGZ registered?

GY09 CGZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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