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GU59 KXP

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,971 mi
Last recorded126,971 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 126,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 126,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Has been run flat & nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 118,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 175/65 R14 ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65 R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 109,621 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 108,161 miles

advise get front wheel tracking checked, tyres wearing on outer edges

front exhaust flexi section starting to leak

Pass 11 Nov 2021 105,826 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside Rear Bump stop loose

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump heavily corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 104,192 miles

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

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive dampness around crank pulley and N/S/F driveshaft input seal damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Park brake has little reserve travel

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both heavily corroded @ base of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 102,934 miles

Front Exhaust flexi support bracket broken

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Rear Backbox to center clamp missing but system still secure and not leaking exhaust gases

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 102,934 miles

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

Front Exhaust flexi support bracket broken

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Rear Backbox to center clamp missing but system still secure and not leaking exhaust gases

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 100,525 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Back box outer skin corroded. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 91,802 miles

Nearside Front inner drive shaft input seal Damp

Rear Exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2017 91,800 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front inner drive shaft input seal Damp

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2016 75,200 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

Rear backbox outerskin corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2015 59,227 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 59,277 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 44,343 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 34,451 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 25,178 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 25,154 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 KXP is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KXP, 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 KXP registered?

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

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