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GY09 EPV

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

60,751 mi
Last recorded60,751 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 EPV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 60,751 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 56,033 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 56,025 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 49,845 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 45,804 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 42,243 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 37,957 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 37,957 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 31,876 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 26,038 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre very minor cracks no cords visible

Nearside Rear n/s/r wheel slightly binding

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre very minor cracks no cords visible

Pass 12 Apr 2017 23,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall perishing

Pass 24 Mar 2016 21,434 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 19,218 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 3 Apr 2014 17,182 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 3 Apr 2014 17,182 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Apr 2013 15,084 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 12,638 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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GY09 EPV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EPV, 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

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What year was GY09 EPV registered?

GY09 EPV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is GY09 EPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY09 EPV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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