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EO59 GUG

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

60,752 mi
Last recorded60,752 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO59 GUG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 60,752 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 58,777 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 54,845 miles

Front exhaust flexy poor

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2022 51,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear road wheel hard to rotate

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

front exhaust clamp deteriorated

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2021 48,605 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 45,435 miles

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

REAR SILENCER IS CORRODED

Fail 9 Dec 2020 45,434 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

BRAKE NOISE FROM THE N/S REAR WHEN THE WHEEL IS ROTATED

Offside HAND BRAKE IS SLOW TO OPERATE AND THE PERFORMANCE IS LOW

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

REAR SILENCER IS CORRODED

Pass 12 Dec 2019 41,839 miles

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

OIL LEAKS

Fail 12 Dec 2019 41,838 miles

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

OIL LEAKS

Pass 13 Dec 2018 38,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Fail 13 Dec 2018 38,279 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 22 Dec 2017 35,387 miles

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

OIL LEAK

REAR TYRES ARE PERISHED

Pass 16 Nov 2016 32,169 miles

COOLANT STAIN ON THE RADIATOR

EXHAUST IS CORRODED AND BLOWING

Nearside DOOR MIRROR LENS IS DAMAGED

Offside Rear NAIL THROUGH THE INNER TREAD SHOULDER OF THE TYRE

Rear TYRES ARE PERISHED

Pass 12 Nov 2015 28,848 miles

EXHAUST IS CORRODED AND BLOWING

N/S DOOR MIRROR LENS IS DAMAGED

REAR WIPER RUBBER IS SPLIT

Pass 4 Nov 2014 22,441 miles

both front tyres are worn close to the legal limit

exhaust is corroded

radiator is weeping

tyres are perished

Pass 13 Nov 2013 16,383 miles

rear silencer is corroded

wiper blade rubbers are perished

Pass 20 Nov 2012 11,087 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped.

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 GUG is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EO59 GUG, 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 EO59 GUG registered?

EO59 GUG is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 September 2009.

Is EO59 GUG safe to buy?

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