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VX09 GXT

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,930 mi
Last recorded103,930 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX09 GXT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 103,930 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 103,911 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle beam corroded and broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component likely to fail axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 101,351 miles

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

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

wear in top mounts on front suspension

Pass 9 Oct 2023 98,829 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 98,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 92,763 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 92,707 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 85,323 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 85,323 miles

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

Road wheel fixing missing one missing on all 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 78,420 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 69,214 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 59,441 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 49,733 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 42,067 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 35,164 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 35,164 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 27,029 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 27,029 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 19,550 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres low tread 2mm

Pass 8 Jun 2012 12,299 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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VX09 GXT is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VX09 GXT, 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 VX09 GXT registered?

VX09 GXT is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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