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PE09 GHB

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,253 mi
Last recorded48,253 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 48,253 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 47,073 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box exhaust rubber mount split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp lens slightly deteriorated, not seriously reducing light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp lens slightly deteriorated, not seriously reducing light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 45,287 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 out of 5 bulbs not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 45,280 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting prescribed area - axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting prescribed area - axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 out of 5 bulbs not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blades split but still clears windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre is badly cracked and perished but unable to identify ply or cords

Nearside Rear tyre is badly cracked and perished but unable to identify ply or cords

Offside Rear tyre is badly cracked and perished but unable to identify ply or cords

Pass 12 Oct 2022 43,876 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 42,468 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 42,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 66,507 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 39,670 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear hand brake cable deteriorated

coolant level minimum

Pass 23 Feb 2019 36,653 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 36,653 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 32,772 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 32,772 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 29,497 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 26,441 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 42,540 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 22,616 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 18,016 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 18,016 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 24,006 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 8,636 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 GHB is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 GHB, 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 GHB registered?

PE09 GHB is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 March 2009.

Is PE09 GHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE09 GHB shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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