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PF09 GKN

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,032 mi
Last recorded98,032 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF09 GKN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 98,032 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 94,761 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 94,761 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 88,922 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 82,848 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 73,946 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2021 73,946 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2020 70,750 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 65,252 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 61,812 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 61,812 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 May 2017 58,894 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 54,962 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 52,377 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 52,377 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2015 52,365 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2014 45,892 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 45,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 35,748 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 35,746 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 25,618 miles

Bonnet stay missing

O/S/F washer jet weak spray of water

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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PF09 GKN 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 66.7%.

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 PF09 GKN, 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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PF09 GKN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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