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ST09 GBU

2009 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

140,151 mi
Last recorded140,151 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST09 GBU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 140,151 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2024 140,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2023 83,387 miles

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

Hand brake reaching end of travel

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 83,387 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Hangers broken, leaks , (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Hand brake reaching end of travel

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 76,840 miles

Exhaust system is deteriorated

Front and rear suspension component are corroded

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

Oil leak from sump but not excessive

Fail 24 May 2022 76,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust system is deteriorated

Front and rear suspension component are corroded

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

Noise from offside front suspension

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

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

Oil leak from sump but not excessive

Pass 8 Jun 2021 68,634 miles

Exhaust system front flexi pipe deteriorated

Knocking noise from offside front suspension

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

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

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

Rear axle and suspension components are corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2020 60,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe and rear joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides and also worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear axle and coil springs corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2020 60,208 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe and rear joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides and also worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear axle and coil springs corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2019 50,403 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 40,128 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rearmost bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 40,128 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported 2 clamps rotten (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rearmost bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1 mm approx. and inner edge bald, also soft (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 29,387 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 29,387 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 17,514 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 17,514 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 6,477 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 5,723 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 May 2013 4,949 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Apr 2012 4,047 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 GBU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GBU, 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 GBU registered?

ST09 GBU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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