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GK59 ORA

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,048 mi
Last recorded70,048 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK59 ORA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 70,048 miles

Nearside indicator tell tail lamp not working on instrument cluster.

Pass 4 Jul 2025 68,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 66,855 miles

Nearside Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 65,356 miles

Nearside Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 63,165 miles

Nearside Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x 2

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 59,720 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 18 Mar 2021 59,712 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 30 Apr 2019 55,134 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 44,272 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2017 38,639 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 34,261 miles

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

Nearside handbrake cable hanger broken - still adequately supported

engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

rear exhaust silencer corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 26 Mar 2015 30,592 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 23,245 miles

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

advise rear exhaust box outer skin corroded/peeling (no blows)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 20,234 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 14,628 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 14,628 miles

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

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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GK59 ORA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red 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 GK59 ORA, 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 GK59 ORA registered?

GK59 ORA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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The MOT history for GK59 ORA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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