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ST09 GBO

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

68,549 mi
Last recorded68,549 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST09 GBO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2026 68,549 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle to coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle to coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded o/s n/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened corroded badly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened corroded badly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s rear tyre worn badly inner and outer edge close to cord

o/s n/s front inner wings corroded

o/s n/s sills corroded

oil level low

underside corroded badly

Pass 11 Apr 2025 56,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

all front and rear suspension components corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

nsf drop link slight play

Fail 11 Apr 2025 56,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

all front and rear suspension components corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

nsf drop link slight play

Pass 12 Mar 2024 54,746 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 54,746 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 50,181 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 46,068 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 43,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule From axle to body (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule From axle to body (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 36,640 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 36,640 miles

Exhaust system insecure front clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 27,633 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 19,761 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 19,761 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear off (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 16,893 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 14,304 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 14,219 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 13,333 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 12,070 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 10,866 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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ST09 GBO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ST09 GBO, 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 ST09 GBO registered?

ST09 GBO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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