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GK59 UCL

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,731 mi
Last recorded89,731 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 89,731 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2026 89,657 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 83,800 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2025 83,785 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 78,455 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2024 78,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 74,596 miles

Nearside Rear 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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 73,230 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 68,509 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 62,173 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 50,195 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 50,180 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 43,385 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 39,416 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 34,767 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 29,739 miles

rear exhaust box heavilly corroded starting to break up

Fail 7 Jul 2015 29,739 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust box heavilly corroded starting to break up

Pass 7 Jul 2014 23,825 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 18,697 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 13,193 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 UCL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UCL, 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 UCL registered?

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

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