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NG09 GKU

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

69,826 mi
Last recorded69,826 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG09 GKU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 69,826 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2025 66,519 miles

car has underseal allover underneath

Fail 20 May 2025 66,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

car has heavy corrosion underneath

Pass 14 Aug 2024 65,520 miles

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

corrosion under body and parts

Fail 9 Aug 2024 65,513 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

corrosion under body and parts

Pass 8 Aug 2023 62,020 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle corroded & parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear hand brake low effort

Pass 9 Aug 2022 58,658 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 55,821 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 55,821 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 54,104 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 54,104 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 51,845 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 51,845 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 48,102 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 45,331 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 45,319 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49% (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust in poor condition

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 41,715 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Offside Front Strut top squeeking

Pass 30 Jun 2015 38,529 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 38,529 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 33,854 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 33,847 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 27,295 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front drop links have slight play

rear exhaust system is corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2012 19,822 miles

back box of exhaust system, affected by extensive corrosion.

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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NG09 GKU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NG09 GKU, 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 NG09 GKU registered?

NG09 GKU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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