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GK59 XDE

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

36,431 mi
Last recorded36,431 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 36,431 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 29,149 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 29,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 28,599 miles

Nearside Front washer jet is weak

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front lower arm rear bushes are perishing

both front top mount strut washers are corroded

general corrorsion is taking effect on the underside of the vehicle

Pass 26 Aug 2021 27,451 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear axle badly corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2020 42,865 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side discs corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall lightly cracked/perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle corroded at lower spring mountings. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 41,285 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2018 38,356 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 35,288 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 20,364 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 18,174 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 15,992 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 13,787 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 13,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both o/s outer tyre walls badly cracked and perished

Pass 22 Aug 2012 11,473 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 XDE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 XDE, 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 XDE registered?

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

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