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GL59 SKO

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

75,075 mi
Last recorded75,075 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2026 75,075 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2025 70,625 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 70,607 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rusted and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated badly split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 67,210 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 67,209 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2023 66,996 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 66,996 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 66,452 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp has corroded on down pipe allowing small a small blow to form (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 66,452 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp has corroded on down pipe allowing small a small blow to form (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 62,256 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 57,967 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 57,967 miles

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))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 49,896 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 49,894 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 41,406 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 39,620 miles

g/box oil leaks

the exhaust rear silencer outer skin is corroded threw

the front brake discs are corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2016 39,620 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

g/box oil leaks

the exhaust rear silencer outer skin is corroded threw

the front brake discs are corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2015 36,328 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/r tyre tread low

slight bind on o/s/r brake

Pass 12 Dec 2014 33,542 miles

the nearside front tyre is worn on the edges

the nearside rear tyre tread is all most worn to limiters

the offside front brake disc is corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2014 23,541 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

the nearside front tyre is worn on the edges

the nearside rear tyre tread is all most worn to limiters

the offside front brake disc is corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2013 30,559 miles

front wipers split

nsf tyre 3mm on outer edge

Pass 20 Dec 2012 26,965 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 26,964 miles

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

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 SKO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 SKO, 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 SKO registered?

GL59 SKO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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