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GK59 OSE

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,245 mi
Last recorded113,245 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK59 OSE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 113,245 miles

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

Nearside Front wing corroded, damaged.

Rear parking braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f, n/s/f, n/s/r. (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak.

rear axle corroded.

Fail 21 Dec 2020 113,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front wing corroded, damaged.

Rear parking braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f, n/s/f, n/s/r. (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak.

rear axle corroded.

Pass 8 Jul 2019 171,824 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 106,748 miles

Headlamp insecure both sides (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front cross member to subframe bolt missing

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside wiper starting to smear

Fail 8 Jun 2019 106,733 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe Locking nut not secure (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe Locking nut not secure (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 100,976 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 100,976 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 86,171 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 72,046 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 100,823 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 54,291 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 54,291 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 51,306 miles

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2012 41,444 miles

rear silrncer starting to deteriate

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 OSE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 GK59 OSE, 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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GK59 OSE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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