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GL59 EBK

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

66,089 mi
Last recorded66,089 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 EBK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 66,089 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 66,089 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 62,569 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 62,569 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 59,057 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 55,004 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 55,004 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 50,550 miles

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

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

n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover starting to perish

slight play in n/s/f top suspension mount

Fail 1 Nov 2021 50,550 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover starting to perish

slight play in n/s/f top suspension mount

Pass 3 Nov 2020 47,673 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 44,102 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 38,441 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 34,094 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 34,094 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 50,144 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 44,810 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 38,761 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 33,559 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 29,123 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 EBK 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 73.7%.

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 EBK, 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 EBK registered?

GL59 EBK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 November 2009.

Is GL59 EBK safe to buy?

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