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GL59 RBU

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,340 mi
Last recorded84,340 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 RBU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 84,340 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 84,340 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 81,044 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 79,331 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2023 79,320 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut likely to become detached both sides (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

The rear axle corroded, not excessive

Fail 5 Dec 2023 79,299 miles

Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened Offside front upper macpherson strut mounting corroded (Shock Absorber Top Mount Plate) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside front lower ball joint dust cover completely split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Macpherson strut likely to become detached NEARSIDE FRONT UPPER MACPHERSON STRUT MOUNTING HEAVILY CORRODED (Shock Absorber Top Mount Plate) (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside front and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & TYRE WORN INNER EDGE BUT NOT EXPOSED CORDS YET (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel adjustment needed

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Offside front lower ball joint play not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 61,622 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2022 61,622 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 55,743 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 51,587 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 51,587 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 47,626 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 42,602 miles

o/s/f tyre's inner edge wear

o/s/r tyres outer sidewall cracking

slight wear to o/s/f tyre's lower swivel ball joint

Pass 15 Dec 2017 37,918 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 32,730 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 27,584 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2014 23,291 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 19,198 miles

both rear tyre and offside front tyre heavily perished

Pass 11 Dec 2012 15,093 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 15,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 RBU is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RBU, 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 RBU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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