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GL59 SRO

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,046 mi
Last recorded116,046 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 SRO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 116,046 miles

Light corrosion on rear suspension and rear axle beam.

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 70,940 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust rear silensor corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2023 63,160 miles

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

exhaust rusty

rear suspension rusty

Fail 22 Nov 2023 63,160 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust rusty

rear suspension rusty

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 54,317 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty

rear suspension rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2021 48,813 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 42,347 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 37,762 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

front brake discs worn and corroded on edges

Pass 2 Nov 2018 31,182 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 30,900 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 30,900 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre badly perished

Pass 8 Dec 2016 28,647 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 26,244 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 22,283 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 17,129 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 12,783 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 SRO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 SRO, 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 SRO registered?

GL59 SRO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 December 2009.

Is GL59 SRO safe to buy?

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