CarVerify

Free Car Check

GY09 UHS

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,968 mi
Last recorded84,968 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 84,968 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 May 2026 84,828 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2025 74,277 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear suspension axle beam corroded

Fail 28 May 2025 74,276 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear suspension axle beam corroded

Pass 30 May 2024 71,570 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear suspension beam axle corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2024 71,570 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Rear suspension beam axle corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 68,106 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear axle beam corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 24 May 2023 68,106 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear axle beam corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 24 May 2022 65,102 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rear silencer corroded

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 25 May 2021 61,485 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi pipe deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded/deteriorated also (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2021 61,485 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi pipe deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too low both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded/deteriorated also (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 59,579 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smears (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

rear suspension corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2020 59,579 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smears (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

rear suspension corroded

Pass 29 May 2019 56,082 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded at the base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded at the base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box outer skin very corroded

Pass 29 May 2018 51,026 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded at the bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded at the bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box outer skin very corroded

Pass 24 May 2017 47,768 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box outer casing very corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2016 44,619 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin rusted

Pass 27 May 2015 37,368 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2014 33,415 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin rusted

Pass 20 May 2013 29,211 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2012 24,470 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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GY09 UHS is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 UHS, 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

How do I check the history of GY09 UHS?

You can check the full history of GY09 UHS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GY09 UHS registered?

GY09 UHS is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 June 2009.

Is GY09 UHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY09 UHS shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GY09 UHS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GY09 UHS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.