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GF59 CMX

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

111,871 mi
Last recorded111,871 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 CMX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 111,871 miles

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

Rear rear axle corroded, not seriously weakened

Fail 5 Jan 2026 111,871 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear rear axle corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 13 Feb 2025 109,984 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 109,984 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 108,920 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from engine sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 105,056 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 105,042 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement internal sliding bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 98,389 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 90,671 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 87,544 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 87,544 miles

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 80,399 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 75,436 miles

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 70,636 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

sump corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2017 70,636 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

sump corroded

Pass 26 May 2016 67,862 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 67,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2015 63,686 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2015 63,410 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 21 May 2014 53,093 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 47,810 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 33,719 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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GF59 CMX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GF59 CMX, 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 GF59 CMX registered?

GF59 CMX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 October 2009.

Is GF59 CMX safe to buy?

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