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GJ59 GWN

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

48,902 mi
Last recorded48,902 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 GWN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 48,902 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 48,250 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 48,250 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 47,573 miles

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

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

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both - CRACKED CLOSE TO CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 46,917 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 46,917 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe and rear silecer joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 46,335 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked around edges and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 46,334 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked around edges and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 45,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front fexi pipe and rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 45,936 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened Retaining plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front fexi pipe and rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 45,145 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 43,814 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 42,515 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 40,744 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2015 39,108 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 37,432 miles

Exhaust back box corroding

Fail 24 Nov 2014 37,432 miles

Exhaust back box corroding

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 36,124 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 34,937 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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GJ59 GWN is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue 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 GJ59 GWN, 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 GJ59 GWN registered?

GJ59 GWN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is GJ59 GWN safe to buy?

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