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GU59 GJY

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

69,904 mi
Last recorded69,904 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 GJY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 69,904 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 68,470 miles

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2023 66,416 miles

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2022 62,151 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 57,974 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Rear bracket broken (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Rear bracket broken

Pass 8 Sep 2020 53,944 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 53,944 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 49,574 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 49,574 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From the rear join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 43,639 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both approx 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear section of the exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 31 Aug 2017 37,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 - 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 - 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 31,611 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside more so (3.5.1g)

Rear section of the exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 12 Aug 2015 24,174 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 20,498 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 20,498 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 14,297 miles

Both front and the nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 4 Sep 2012 8,423 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 GJY is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 GU59 GJY, 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 GJY registered?

GU59 GJY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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