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GJ59 OFC

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

55,727 mi
Last recorded55,727 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 OFC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 55,727 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 52,373 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded at rear

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear axle heavily corroded.

Pass 23 Sep 2023 50,090 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 46,723 miles

exhaust corroded but not leaking

Pass 17 Sep 2021 42,963 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 41,114 miles

Advanced corrosion and slight leak on exhaust at rear

Pass 25 Sep 2019 38,661 miles

Advanced corrosion on exhaust at rear

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 38,651 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Advanced corrosion on exhaust at rear

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 33,748 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp broken but exhaust is secure and not blowing

Pass 19 Sep 2017 30,357 miles

Advanced corrosion on exhaust at rear

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 30,357 miles

Advanced corrosion on exhaust at rear

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 28,078 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 28,071 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 26,136 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 22,897 miles

Advanced corrosion on exhaust rear section

Pass 18 Sep 2013 20,152 miles

Advanced corrosion on exhaust rear section

Pass 18 Sep 2012 16,702 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 OFC is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OFC, 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 OFC registered?

GJ59 OFC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 September 2009.

Is GJ59 OFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ59 OFC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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