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EK59 GVR

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,420 mi
Last recorded58,420 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 GVR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 58,420 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 58,420 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 45,063 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 45,062 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box Joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 37,157 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 31,898 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (7.1.2)

both rear tyres cracking in tread

exhaust back box corroded but not blowing

n/s and o/s front brakes slight bind

Pass 24 Sep 2015 28,219 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 24,690 miles

off side rear tyre cracking side walls

Pass 30 Sep 2013 19,705 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 19,705 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 16,933 miles

Offside front brake slightly binding.

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 GVR is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EK59 GVR, 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 EK59 GVR registered?

EK59 GVR is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 October 2009.

Is EK59 GVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK59 GVR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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