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WG09 GZE

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,037 mi
Last recorded127,037 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG09 GZE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 127,037 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount washer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 122,901 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front + rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 122,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp illuminates with position lamps (4.3.3 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front + rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 117,769 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 109,481 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Muddy underside at time of test

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 109,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Muddy underside at time of test

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 97,577 miles

rear axle has surface corrosion.

Fail 13 Oct 2022 97,577 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system insecure rear joint loose and blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

rear axle has surface corrosion.

Pass 22 Oct 2021 87,382 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 87,382 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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 very worn on inner edge almost to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

coolant on minimum.

Pass 23 Sep 2020 78,123 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 78,104 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 68,707 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 56,293 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 46,282 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 43,040 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 38,672 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 38,672 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 32,733 miles

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

offside rear tyre is starting to pearsh

Fail 21 Oct 2014 32,732 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

centre and rear exhaust silancer is rusty

offside rear tyre is starting to pearsh

Fail 21 Oct 2013 24,397 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 24,397 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 23,793 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 21,977 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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WG09 GZE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WG09 GZE, 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 WG09 GZE registered?

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

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