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EK59 GUH

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,102 mi
Last recorded76,102 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 GUH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2023 76,102 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear EXHAUST BOX CORRODED OUTER SKIN

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 May 2023 76,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear EXHAUST BOX CORRODED OUTER SKIN

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 58,444 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 51,850 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 44,341 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust rear section outer skin badly corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2018 44,341 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner & outer edges

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust rear section outer skin badly corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2017 42,500 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brakes all round have slight bind

rear exhaust is in very poor condition

Pass 21 Sep 2016 36,108 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 24 Sep 2015 31,434 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 25 Sep 2014 27,071 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 27,012 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 22,071 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 15,837 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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EK59 GUH is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EK59 GUH, 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 EK59 GUH registered?

EK59 GUH is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is EK59 GUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK59 GUH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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