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GJ59 HPU

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,068 mi
Last recorded97,068 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 HPU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 97,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 92,021 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 80,238 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 69,080 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 62,456 miles

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

Offside Front tyre slight wear inside edges

Rear suspension rusty

Fail 13 Aug 2019 56,254 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front slight blow from exhaust

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 51,526 miles

Offside Front tyre slight wear on inside edges

Pass 22 Aug 2017 45,674 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 40,807 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2015 35,528 miles

rear exhaust box deteariorated

Pass 28 Aug 2014 29,803 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 29,796 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 23,279 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 17,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 HPU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HPU, 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 GJ59 HPU registered?

GJ59 HPU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is GJ59 HPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ59 HPU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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