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GL59 OBY

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,006 mi
Last recorded124,006 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 OBY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 124,006 miles

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

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

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 1 Dec 2021 102,587 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 102,587 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 97,105 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 97,105 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 89,333 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust back box

Fail 26 Nov 2019 89,333 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

corrosion to exhaust back box

Pass 26 Nov 2018 81,064 miles

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2017 74,142 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Nov 2017 74,142 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 66,961 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear corrosion to exhaust back box causing minor exhaust blow

Pass 26 Nov 2015 58,401 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 49,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front and nearside front tyres are wearing in inner and outer edges

Fail 26 Nov 2014 49,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front and nearside front tyres are wearing in inner and outer edges

Pass 27 Nov 2013 41,164 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 31,030 miles

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

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

slight damage to nearside door mirror glass

slight oil leak

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 OBY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OBY, 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 OBY registered?

GL59 OBY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 December 2009.

Is GL59 OBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL59 OBY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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