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EO59 GGU

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

136,351 mi
Last recorded136,351 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO59 GGU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 136,351 miles

ALL REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear EXHAUST RUBBER PERISHED

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Fail 11 Sep 2024 136,329 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and perishing due to age 2014 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 128,214 miles

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

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2022 201,816 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2022 201,785 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 196,502 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 121,061 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box joint has bandage repair (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 121,034 miles

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

2 X R/BUMP STOPS INSECURE,185/55/14 X 4,,ABNORMAL TRAVELL C/PEDAL,

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened NSR & OSR //AXLE, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF & OSF =BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 121,034 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

2 X R/BUMP STOPS INSECURE,185/55/14 X 4,,ABNORMAL TRAVELL C/PEDAL,

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened NSR & OSR //AXLE, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF & OSF =BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 116,461 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Aug 2018 111,885 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 111,885 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 106,075 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 89,327 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 72,276 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 72,260 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 52,163 miles

both rear tyres approaching wear indicators.

offside front tyre has slide walls slightly perishing.

rear exhaust corroding,

Fail 30 Jul 2013 52,163 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres approaching wear indicators.

offside front tyre has slide walls slightly perishing.

rear exhaust corroding,

Pass 20 Aug 2012 39,959 miles

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

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

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

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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EO59 GGU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EO59 GGU, 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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EO59 GGU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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