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CK59 GNU

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,008 mi
Last recorded80,008 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK59 GNU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 80,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 74,397 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 18 Jan 2025 74,397 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 67,170 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 67,170 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 66,399 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 64,894 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 64,894 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 62,485 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 58,342 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 53,946 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 51,987 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 51,987 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2017 51,770 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 46,661 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 46,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 33,456 miles

nearside mirror glass missing

rear silencer deterioated

rear wiper blade deterioated

Fail 7 Jan 2015 33,456 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside mirror glass missing

rear silencer deterioated

rear wiper blade deterioated

Pass 27 Sep 2013 23,750 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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Pass 1 Oct 2012 11,881 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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CK59 GNU 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 CK59 GNU, 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 CK59 GNU registered?

CK59 GNU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 October 2009.

Is CK59 GNU safe to buy?

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