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EO59 GVT

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,173 mi
Last recorded96,173 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 96,173 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 93,988 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 90,915 miles

Offside front brake disc shows signs of getting hot

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 87,034 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear ()

Fail 7 Sep 2022 87,034 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear ()

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 81,963 miles

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box corroded

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

Wiper blades only just clear the screen

Pass 8 Sep 2020 75,112 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 75,112 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 65,622 miles

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 26 Sep 2018 58,567 miles

Both reg plates starting to deteriorate

Fail 26 Sep 2018 58,567 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades u/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both reg plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Sep 2017 54,135 miles

Both reg plates deteriorating

Rear silencer in poor condition and slightly leaking

Pass 12 Sep 2016 49,365 miles

Both reg plates show some deterioration

Rear silencer in poorc ondition and slightly leaking

Fail 12 Sep 2016 49,365 miles

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

Both reg plates show some deterioration

Rear silencer in poorc ondition and slightly leaking

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 44,658 miles

Rear silencer in very poor condition and leaking

Fail 15 Sep 2015 44,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear silencer in very poor condition and leaking

Pass 8 Sep 2014 38,598 miles

front brake discs,worn uneven.

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 38,598 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs worn uneven

Pass 11 Sep 2013 30,975 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear exhaust silencer is corroding.

Fail 28 Aug 2012 20,838 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 20,838 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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EO59 GVT is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EO59 GVT, 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 EO59 GVT registered?

EO59 GVT is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 September 2009.

Is EO59 GVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO59 GVT shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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