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GL59 OAO

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,624 mi
Last recorded130,624 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 130,624 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 125,129 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 125,250 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Advise both rear h/brake cable support brackets broken away flexible brake pipes still adequately supported

Advise o/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Advise o/s/r tyre cracking in tread and tread edges and wearing inner and outer edges

N/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer edges and 3mm tread depth and cracking in treads and tread edges

Pass 25 Jun 2022 117,667 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2022 117,667 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 104,278 miles

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))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 101,567 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inner edge

Fail 30 Dec 2019 101,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing on the inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2019 99,425 miles

both hand brake cable mounts broken and temp repaired using cable ties

Fail 31 Dec 2018 99,416 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both hand brake cable mounts broken and temp repaired using cable ties

Pass 29 Dec 2017 97,855 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 94,663 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 94,663 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake warning wire (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 84,522 miles

Offside Rear suspension rebound rubber displaced

Rear wiper not clearing

objects on mirror interior

Fail 14 Dec 2015 84,522 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear suspension rebound rubber displaced

Rear wiper not clearing

objects on mirror interior

Pass 23 Dec 2014 69,578 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 17 Dec 2013 55,240 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 55,240 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 38,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F Tyre Perishing

Fail 19 Dec 2012 38,584 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F Tyre Perishing

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 OAO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OAO, 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 OAO registered?

GL59 OAO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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