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GF59 USL

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,152 mi
Last recorded113,152 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 USL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 113,152 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Jan 2023 113,151 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Dec 2021 106,182 miles

Front both track control arm rear bushes have movement

Nearside Front cv gaiter deterioating

Nearside Rear tire on legal limit

Offside Front tire near legal limit

Offside Rear near legal limit

Fail 29 Dec 2021 106,171 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Sound deadening material likely to become detached back box snapped likely to fall off (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both track control arm rear bushes have movement

Nearside Front cv gaiter deterioating

Nearside Rear tire on legal limit

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tire near legal limit

Offside Rear near legal limit

Pass 29 Dec 2020 98,725 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 98,725 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 93,407 miles

Front exhaust support bracket slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper shock mount slight movement

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Inner exhaust support rubber slightly deteriorated

Rear exhaust at joint slightly corroded + minor leaks

bottom gearbox stabilizer bush slightly deteriorated

clutch pedal master cylinder slightly damp

gearbox slightly damp/oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2019 93,407 miles

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

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

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

Front exhaust support bracket slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper shock mount slight movement

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Inner exhaust support rubber slightly deteriorated

Rear exhaust at joint slightly corroded + minor leaks

bottom gearbox stabilizer bush slightly deteriorated

clutch pedal master cylinder slightly damp

gearbox slightly damp/oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2019 85,771 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 79,384 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 70,404 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 70,404 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 62,199 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 54,179 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2013 44,133 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Oct 2012 31,643 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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 USL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 USL, 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 USL registered?

GF59 USL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 November 2009.

Is GF59 USL safe to buy?

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