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GU59 GAX

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,915 mi
Last recorded94,915 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 GAX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 94,915 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2024 94,901 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner cv boot slightly detiroted

Offside Front Inner cv boot slightly detieroted

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 91,451 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 86,097 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 86,097 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 81,026 miles

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

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

exhaust short life

water leak

Fail 27 Oct 2021 81,026 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust short life

water leak

Pass 25 Sep 2020 76,126 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhuast pipe rear at join leak (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer rear box slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 71,353 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 67,257 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 67,257 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded bracket (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 21 Sep 2017 56,579 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 56,579 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 45,219 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 34,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 24,758 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 17,572 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 17,572 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 12,217 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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GU59 GAX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GU59 GAX, 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 GU59 GAX registered?

GU59 GAX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is GU59 GAX safe to buy?

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