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GL59 HXY

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,499 mi
Last recorded45,499 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 HXY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 14 Mar 2025 45,499 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 43,222 miles

Both headlamp aim beam patterns poor.

Corrosion to all rear suspension components.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box corroded and outer skin missing. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres treads perishing and balding towards outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 42,558 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 40,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 38,798 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not blowing

Pass 11 Nov 2020 37,661 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant bleed screw leaking (very slow) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust back box corroded but gas tight

Pass 26 Nov 2019 36,132 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 34,090 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 32,133 miles

rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded not blowing at time of test.

Pass 21 Nov 2016 30,016 miles

rear exhaust slightly corroded not blowing at time of test.

Pass 24 Nov 2015 26,778 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 23,895 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f top shock mounts corroded at time of test.

rear exhaust corroded not blowing at time of test.

Pass 25 Nov 2013 20,069 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 16,440 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 HXY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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

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