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GL59 UKV

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

36,087 mi
Last recorded36,087 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 36,087 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2026 36,086 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to miss fire (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2025 35,285 miles

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

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

engine has a missfire

Fail 8 May 2025 35,285 miles

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

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

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

engine has a missfire

Pass 10 May 2024 34,754 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2024 34,754 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 33,432 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 32,434 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Apr 2021 31,762 miles

nearside rear brake dragging

offside rear tyre deteriorating on outer wall

Pass 23 Apr 2020 31,301 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 30,130 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 30,130 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened strut top mounting plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted locating pin adrift,locking clip missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 29,350 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Feb 2018 25,165 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 21,754 miles

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 22 Feb 2016 18,792 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 14,822 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 8,221 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 6,091 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 UKV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UKV, 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 UKV registered?

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

Is GL59 UKV safe to buy?

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