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RO09 GMF

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,866 mi
Last recorded70,866 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 GMF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 70,866 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 70,293 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front bumper damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2024 68,419 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front wish bone rear bushes splitting

front bumper damaged

front sub frame corroding

front tyres perished

Fail 21 Mar 2024 68,417 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower cup on rear beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front wish bone rear bushes splitting

front bumper damaged

front bumper damaged

front sub frame corroding

front tyres perished

rear suspension beam corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2022 66,649 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 65,284 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 65,282 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2020 61,785 miles

front number plate damaged

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 15 Mar 2019 54,630 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 54,630 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 49,007 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wipers poor performance

Pass 17 Mar 2017 43,790 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 38,587 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 33,278 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 28,515 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 24,090 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2012 19,503 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 15 Mar 2012 19,503 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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RO09 GMF 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 77.8%.

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 RO09 GMF, 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 RO09 GMF registered?

RO09 GMF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is RO09 GMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO09 GMF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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