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GK59 YYV

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

68,332 mi
Last recorded68,332 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 68,332 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 66,583 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 54,986 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 47,522 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 45,195 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2021 45,177 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 41,491 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 35,898 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 35,892 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 32,574 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 29,805 miles

advise wiper blades starting to smear.

Pass 26 Aug 2016 24,713 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 23,751 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 22,493 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 22,493 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 19,862 miles

exhaust rear box rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2012 17,969 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 YYV 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 YYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GK59 YYV?

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What year was GK59 YYV registered?

GK59 YYV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 September 2009.

Is GK59 YYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK59 YYV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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