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KA02 GEL

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

87,108 mi
Last recorded87,108 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA02 GEL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 87,108 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 82,559 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 82,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 76,825 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 69,785 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 67,079 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 61,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 54,983 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 54,983 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 48,574 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 45,964 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 41,691 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin rusted through

Pass 28 Sep 2016 37,533 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 32,347 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 27,795 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 22,229 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 19,129 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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KA02 GEL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 KA02 GEL, 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 KA02 GEL registered?

KA02 GEL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 October 2009.

Is KA02 GEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KA02 GEL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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