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GK59 XBJ

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,954 mi
Last recorded102,954 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 102,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 102,954 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 93,194 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 93,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 90,408 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 90,408 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 88,366 miles

Exhaust rattling

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 82,799 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 82,799 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall cords in cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 79,774 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 75,580 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)

oil leak from engine crankshaft/sump area

slight oil leak from oil filter

Fail 9 Feb 2018 75,580 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

oil leak from engine crankshaft/sump area

slight oil leak from oil filter

Pass 15 Feb 2017 70,535 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 70,535 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 55,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 41,883 miles

front brake pads getting low

rear exhaust box starting to break up

Pass 22 Mar 2014 28,278 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 15,576 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 13,023 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 XBJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XBJ, 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 XBJ registered?

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

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