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WG09 GXV

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,386 mi
Last recorded73,386 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG09 GXV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 73,386 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both front ns + os upper suspension cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 70,843 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Mount split/rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Both top strut cups/nuts rusty

Fail 11 Aug 2025 70,843 miles

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

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Mount split/rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Both top strut cups/nuts rusty

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limit Worn on edges sidewall perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 67,704 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front strut retaining cups/ nuts have some corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 65,696 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 65,696 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 63,324 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 60,661 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 60,661 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 58,155 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable rear axle corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 52,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear exhaust mount perishing.

Pass 14 Jun 2018 48,696 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top securing caps (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 43,451 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 39,645 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 35,993 miles

Approx 5000 miles front brake pads.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 35,993 miles

Approx 5000 miles front brake pads.

Pass 6 Jun 2014 33,235 miles

n/s mirror glass cracked badly

Pass 13 Jun 2013 24,958 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 24,958 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 16,582 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)

nearside front inner constant velocity boot damp

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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WG09 GXV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WG09 GXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG09 GXV registered?

WG09 GXV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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