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GK59 UDJ

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

26,718 mi
Last recorded26,718 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 26,718 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear and offside rear axle corroded

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2024 22,979 miles

Drivers door mirror damaged

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

Rear silencer weak

Fail 11 Nov 2024 22,979 miles

Drivers door mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear silencer weak

Pass 27 Nov 2023 21,919 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 20,926 miles

Nearside rear wheel slight bind when jacked up

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 19,958 miles

Nearside rear wheel slight bind when jacked up

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 19,096 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 19,096 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached top strut mount corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front top strut mount corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 18,188 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ehaust box and getting weak (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 18,188 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ehaust box and getting weak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 16,777 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 14,946 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 14,020 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 13,078 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 12,506 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 11,279 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 10,156 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 UDJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red 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 UDJ, 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 UDJ registered?

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

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