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GJ59 PBX

2009 Ford Ka

Brown Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,114 mi
Last recorded48,114 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 PBX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 48,114 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 48,114 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 43,396 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft to differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust front pipe clamp corroded

exhaust tailbox deteriated

Pass 6 Sep 2023 42,419 miles

Nearside washer jet not operating

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

exhaust tailbox deteriated

Fail 6 Sep 2023 42,419 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to leaking hose front right (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside washer jet not operating

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

exhaust tailbox deteriated

Pass 7 Sep 2022 41,149 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust system deteriated

Pass 21 Sep 2021 39,970 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

centre and tail sections of exhaust deteriated

rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2020 39,211 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))

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

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

tailbox deteriated

Pass 25 Sep 2019 38,118 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))

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

Rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 19 Sep 2018 36,479 miles

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

rearaxle corroded

tailbox deteriated

Pass 22 Sep 2017 34,133 miles

Nearside Front very slight misting strut

front tyres getting low on edges

tailbox deteriated

Pass 14 Sep 2016 28,966 miles

surface corrosion rear axle

tailbox deteriated

Pass 21 Sep 2015 23,960 miles

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

tailbox deteriated

Pass 22 Sep 2014 19,886 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 15,619 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 11,701 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 PBX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Brown with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PBX, 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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GJ59 PBX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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