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SM09 GZZ

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,019 mi
Last recorded67,019 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 GZZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 67,019 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear axle and rear sill undersealed applied (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 66,865 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under side heavily corroded and covered in underseal

Pass 4 Jul 2024 61,933 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 56,335 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 46,940 miles

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))

Underbody undersealed front to rear

Pass 29 Jul 2021 40,863 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Underbody undersealed heavily front to rear

Pass 22 Jul 2020 40,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassi leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 40,759 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassi leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 40,494 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 40,020 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 40,015 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 39,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 38,601 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 38,600 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 37,684 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 37,681 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 37,136 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 May 2014 31,058 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Fail 30 May 2014 31,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2013 24,334 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 May 2012 18,028 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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SM09 GZZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red 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 SM09 GZZ, 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 SM09 GZZ registered?

SM09 GZZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 June 2009.

Is SM09 GZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM09 GZZ 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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