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GY09 GXT

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

137,518 mi
Last recorded137,518 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 137,518 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 137,518 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 129,215 miles

Nearside Front bumper slightly insecure

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

sump (corroded)

Fail 20 May 2024 129,203 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper slightly insecure

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

sump (corroded)

Pass 25 May 2023 120,441 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2022 115,109 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 115,109 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 105,654 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 96,379 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre wall ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

rear exhaust corrosion

sump corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2020 96,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre wall ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

rear exhaust corrosion

sump corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2019 89,516 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fron inner wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle bump stop

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 82,087 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 26 Mar 2018 82,087 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured H/brake cable/flex/pipe support bracket corroded apart. (3.1.9)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2017 61,647 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2017 61,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2016 47,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

advise rear exhaust box outter skin

Pass 29 Dec 2015 45,553 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 43,127 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 40,455 miles

exhaust in poor condition at rear

Pass 3 Jan 2013 36,560 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 25,746 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 25,741 miles

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

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

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 GXT is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue 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 GY09 GXT, 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 GXT registered?

GY09 GXT is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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