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SJ09 GKV

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

47,396 mi
Last recorded47,396 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ09 GKV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 47,396 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 46,239 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 46,225 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 44,660 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 43,487 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 43,474 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 42,841 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub-frame / beam axle corroded in appearance . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 42,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65x14 on 2mm and inner edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65x14 on 2mm and inner edge worn . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished along the tread . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 41,687 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 40,816 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 38,570 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 36,534 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 33,998 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 33,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 30,479 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 27,390 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 27,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 23,855 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 20,562 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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SJ09 GKV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SJ09 GKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ09 GKV registered?

SJ09 GKV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is SJ09 GKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ09 GKV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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