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GK59 UCD

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,816 mi
Last recorded72,816 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK59 UCD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 72,816 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 72,757 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 67,248 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 60,850 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 60,850 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 56,685 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 53,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 50,848 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 48,967 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 46,549 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join between the centre & rear sections plus the centre is heavily corroded! (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 46,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/50x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join between the centre & rear sections plus the centre is heavily corroded! (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 44,150 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 41,761 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 37,842 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 34,500 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 31,657 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 31,633 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 28,974 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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GK59 UCD is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UCD, 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 UCD registered?

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

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