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GY09 XUU

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,912 mi
Last recorded78,912 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 XUU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 78,912 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Apr 2025 78,910 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 78,214 miles

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2023 75,746 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 69,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 64,961 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 64,961 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 62,255 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 57,567 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 57,567 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 52,581 miles

Offside Rear offside rear tyre has age related cracking on outside wall

Pass 18 Apr 2017 45,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS AGED CRACKING IN OUTER SIDE WALL

Pass 19 May 2016 41,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS SLIGHT KERB DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDE WALL

Fail 19 May 2016 41,052 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS SLIGHT KERB DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDE WALL

Pass 28 May 2015 32,588 miles

exhaust bsystem rusted

Pass 29 May 2014 29,721 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 23,975 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 17,903 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 XUU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XUU, 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 XUU registered?

GY09 XUU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 June 2009.

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