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VO09 GNZ

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,745 mi
Last recorded81,745 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 GNZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 81,745 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 81,742 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

sump corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2025 80,165 miles

oil sump corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2025 80,165 miles

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

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

oil sump corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2024 66,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 58,784 miles

Engine oil sump corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak around gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle shows moderate corrosion, advise to monitor.

Pass 28 Feb 2022 51,228 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 46,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and bald in places on both very outer edges and outer sidewall lightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Bump stop broken and loose and rattling inside coil spring

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ;ow and bald on inner edge and getting low on very outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 64,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From middle section and back box join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 64,394 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From middle section and back box join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 39,574 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 39,574 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 39,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 34,657 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded.

Exhaust back box rubber mount perished

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 33,994 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer outer casing corroded and peeling away (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just off wear blocks (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just off wear blocks (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 33,037 miles

rear silencer outer casing corroded and split but not blowing

Pass 24 Feb 2014 29,722 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 24,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 18,182 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)

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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VO09 GNZ 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 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 VO09 GNZ, 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 VO09 GNZ registered?

VO09 GNZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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