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GJ59 MUE

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,734 mi
Last recorded97,734 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 97,734 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded & Offside Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 16 May 2026 97,734 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded & Offside Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 13 May 2025 97,020 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 95,978 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 93,977 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2022 91,103 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer delaminating (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 86,943 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished around inner and outer sidewalls / worn around outer edge / worn close to limit / nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished around inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear silencer delaminating

Fail 20 Jul 2021 86,943 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Not fastening (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished around inner and outer sidewalls / worn around outer edge / worn close to limit / nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished around inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear silencer delaminating

Pass 23 Jul 2020 81,654 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 73,071 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 73,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 65,799 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

nearside rear hand brake cable mount corroded/broken

Fail 24 Sep 2018 65,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

nearside rear hand brake cable mount corroded/broken

Pass 20 Sep 2017 57,968 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Rear suspension bushes worn

Fail 20 Sep 2017 57,968 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Rear suspension bushes worn

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 50,692 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside driveshaft oil seal leak

Pass 24 Sep 2015 43,657 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 41,841 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 37,740 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 35,204 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 MUE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue 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 MUE, 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 MUE registered?

GJ59 MUE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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