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GK59 UFH

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,836 mi
Last recorded97,836 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 97,836 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2021 97,726 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))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop detached

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 85,840 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 83,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe + rear box clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 83,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe + rear box clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 79,582 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge's devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 79,582 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge's devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 71,334 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 62,188 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 51,457 miles

exhaust rear box breaking up heavily corroded

slight coolant leak,possibly from top engine outlet

Fail 5 Jun 2015 51,457 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust rear box breaking up heavily corroded

slight coolant leak,possibly from top engine outlet

Pass 31 May 2014 43,919 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 35,590 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 28,241 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 UFH is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black 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 UFH, 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 UFH registered?

GK59 UFH is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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