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FP59 GXC

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,854 mi
Last recorded92,854 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 GXC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 92,854 miles

SUSPENSION CORRODED

Pass 1 Apr 2025 92,783 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 92,781 miles

Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2024 92,679 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 92,617 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 92,446 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 91,860 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 91,860 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2019 86,656 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 72,226 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 67,708 miles

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

rear axle slight corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2016 63,007 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 63,005 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 56,586 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake imbalance only just met

Fail 21 Dec 2015 56,586 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box bracket and leaking (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake imbalance only just met

Pass 3 Dec 2014 48,378 miles

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

nearside front tyre cracked / perished

offside front tyre cracked / perished

Pass 14 Dec 2013 41,847 miles

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

rear silencer deteriorating - slight blow

rectify low engine oil

Fail 14 Dec 2013 41,847 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear silencer deteriorating - slight blow

rectify low engine oil

Pass 23 Nov 2012 33,884 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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FP59 GXC is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FP59 GXC, 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 FP59 GXC registered?

FP59 GXC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 December 2009.

Is FP59 GXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP59 GXC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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