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GL59 EAM

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,357 mi
Last recorded77,357 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 EAM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 77,357 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 77,357 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 72,475 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition.

Heavy oil marks around engine.

Heavy surface corrosion to both front top suspension mount cups/washers.

Heavy surface corrosion to both rear axle coil spring mounts.

Just acceptable deterioration to both headlights.

Just acceptable deterioration to front and rear number plates.

Light stone chips and marking to windscreen.

O/S front tyre worn heavily on inner edge - almost to cord.

Play in both front top suspension mounts when vehicle raised.

Fail 5 Sep 2020 70,596 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust system in poor condition.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Heavy oil marks around engine.

Heavy surface corrosion to rear axle lower coil spring mounts.

Just acceptable deterioration to rear number plate.

Light stone chips and marking across windscreen.

O/S front tyre wearing very heavily on inner edge.

Play in both front top suspension mounts when vehicle raised.

Pass 26 Jun 2019 61,473 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine oil leak

rear exhaust box very corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2019 61,471 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

engine oil leak

rear exhaust box very corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2018 55,206 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both shock absorbers bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 48,296 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 45,806 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 39,209 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 39,209 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 29,261 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 29,232 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 20,155 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 13,643 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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GL59 EAM is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GL59 EAM, 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 GL59 EAM registered?

GL59 EAM is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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