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GY09 UMV

2009 Ford Ka

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

47,184 mi
Last recorded47,184 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 UMV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 47,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 43,944 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 41,400 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 38,535 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 38,535 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 35,819 miles

Exhaust system is a little rusty

Front and rear wipers are a little smeary

Front brake pads are just over half worn

Nearside Front Lower Stone chip in the windscreen

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 35,819 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system is a little rusty

Front and rear wipers are a little smeary

Front brake pads are just over half worn

Nearside Front Lower Stone chip in the windscreen

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 15,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 15,376 miles

Both front top suspension mounts are corroded or covered in grease or other material

Both front wheels are slightly distorted

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

Corrosion is taking effect on suspension components

Nearside Rear Tyre is starting to crack in treads

Pass 11 Dec 2018 15,013 miles

Both front top mount washers are corroded

Both rear coil springs are corroded

Nearside Front Wheel is slightly distorted

Nearside Rear Tyre is cracking

Pass 4 Dec 2017 14,597 miles

Front Both sides strut top mounting corroded and nuts

Rear Rear suspension corroded

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 14,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front Both sides strut top mounting corroded and nuts

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

Rear Rear suspension corroded

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 14,225 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear brakes very slight binding

Pass 2 Dec 2015 13,832 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 13,258 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 12,723 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

small split n/s/f blade

Pass 1 Jun 2012 11,911 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 UMV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,248cc diesel 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 UMV, 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 UMV registered?

GY09 UMV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2009.

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