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PK09 GDA

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,270 mi
Last recorded84,270 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK09 GDA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 84,270 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 82,146 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 78,710 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 76,903 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 73,202 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 70,832 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 69,791 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 69,160 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 67,308 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 62,857 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 57,194 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2016 51,060 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 46,070 miles

rear silencer coroded

Fail 6 Feb 2015 46,070 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear silencer coroded

Pass 31 Jan 2014 37,349 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 37,347 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2013 27,895 miles

engine breather pipe deteriorated

n/s/f wiper blade smearing

Pass 8 Feb 2012 18,525 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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PK09 GDA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PK09 GDA, 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 PK09 GDA registered?

PK09 GDA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 March 2009.

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