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PE09 GBX

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,418 mi
Last recorded64,418 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE09 GBX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 64,418 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2024 60,845 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 60,015 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 58,346 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 58,346 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 Sep 2021 53,527 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle/spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside cracking in sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 10 Sep 2021 53,527 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle/spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside cracking in sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 10 Sep 2020 47,909 miles

coolant level low

part(s) of the exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 10 Sep 2020 47,909 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury o/s door mirror assembly (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

coolant level low

part(s) of the exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2019 40,844 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2019 40,844 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 34,614 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2017 27,963 miles

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

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

Offside Wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 26 Jun 2017 27,963 miles

Nearside Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable Tie rod (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose Securing nut loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 14 Apr 2016 23,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 23,754 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 18,081 miles

front and rear tyres side walls age cracking

nearside + offside front tyres tread depth 2 to 3mm

rear wiper blade breaking up

Pass 18 Feb 2014 16,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Feb 2013 13,666 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 10,076 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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PE09 GBX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PE09 GBX, 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 PE09 GBX registered?

PE09 GBX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 March 2009.

Is PE09 GBX safe to buy?

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