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GF59 HLW

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,513 mi
Last recorded64,513 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 HLW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 64,513 miles

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slighly perished. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 56,799 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable outer casing damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 46,752 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & Bald Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Offside & Nearside Front Brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 46,751 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened Top Strut Mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached Top Strut Mount (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & Bald Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Offside & Nearside Front Brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 May 2023 39,802 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 May 2022 31,716 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2022 31,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 30,636 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 26,730 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 26,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 21,036 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 21,036 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 17,505 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 13,960 miles

Rear exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2017 13,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2016 12,529 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 11,240 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 10,601 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 5,737 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 5,124 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 HLW is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HLW, 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 GF59 HLW registered?

GF59 HLW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 October 2009.

Is GF59 HLW safe to buy?

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