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GL59 SSV

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,424 mi
Last recorded99,424 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 99,424 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 99,397 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 98,414 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 97,771 miles

Nearside front top suspension mount bracket corroded

Nearside front (inner) driveshaft oil seal worn (slight leaks)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 97,752 miles

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

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

Nearside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Nearside inoperative (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front (inner) driveshaft oil seal worn (slight leaks)

Nearside front top suspension mount bracket corroded

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 93,475 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2022 90,616 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 90,588 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low both front sides (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 88,874 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear axle

wet test carried out

Pass 7 Dec 2019 86,160 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 85,652 miles

squeaking noise coming from nsr wheel when turning

tail box corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2018 85,630 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

tail box corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2017 75,914 miles

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

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

tail box going rusty

Pass 9 Dec 2016 66,467 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 55,505 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 43,397 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 31,778 miles

corrosion to rear exhaust box

crack in windscreen outside zone A

near side front tyre wearing low

off side front tyre wearing low

scoring to off side front brake disc surface

slight splitting to off side front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 14 Dec 2012 20,449 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 SSV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 SSV, 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 SSV registered?

GL59 SSV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 December 2009.

Is GL59 SSV safe to buy?

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