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GK59 PYW

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

95,781 mi
Last recorded95,781 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK59 PYW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 95,781 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 94,955 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 91,393 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 86,997 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 83,477 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 78,864 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 74,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre small piece of metal ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2020 74,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre small piece of metal ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2019 63,916 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 20 Feb 2019 63,909 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2018 54,909 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2018 54,905 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2017 45,413 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2016 39,051 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 35,967 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 29,415 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 22,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 PYW is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue 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 GK59 PYW, 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 PYW registered?

GK59 PYW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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