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GJ59 MKP

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,133 mi
Last recorded100,133 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 MKP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 100,133 miles

Rear Lower Subframe is corroded.

Fail 18 Sep 2025 100,129 miles

Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Leak at flexible pipe and possibly manifold gasket. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Holed by corrosion. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Corroded through at base weld. (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Possibly due to exhaust leaks. (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Clamp at flexible pipe corroded through.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Clouded with age (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump stop has fallen and is loose within spring.

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Clouded with age (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Subframe is corroded.

Pass 29 Nov 2024 93,128 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 92,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 81,099 miles

Nearside Front pad wear sensor wire broken

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 69,100 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, strongly recommend that these tyres are changed as soon as possible. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 69,099 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, strongly recommend that these tyres are changed as soon as possible. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 68,373 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 60,482 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 60,482 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 57,765 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 52,441 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 48,488 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy box pealing/corroded (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 73,495 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 40,402 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 36,201 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 32,847 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 29,658 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 24,006 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 19,919 miles

Advise nsf brake binding very slightly.

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 MKP 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 GJ59 MKP, 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 MKP registered?

GJ59 MKP is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 September 2009.

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