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GU59 KXZ

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,307 mi
Last recorded121,307 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 KXZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 121,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame outer coil spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light score line (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame lower spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 121,307 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame outer coil spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light score line (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame lower spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 107,013 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 97,524 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 97,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 91,279 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 87,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 87,534 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 85,494 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 80,708 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 74,623 miles

rear tyres 2.5 / 3 mm

Fail 4 Dec 2018 74,623 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

rear tyres 2.5 / 3 mm

Pass 28 Oct 2017 68,864 miles

Brake pad wear/fluid warning light was on (Brake fluid level was below minimum)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On wear indicators + outer edge very low/Bald (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R Tyre pressure very low/flat

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Upper bush on limit for MOT test (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Upper bush on limit for MOT test (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Upper bush on limit for MOT test (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Almost on wear indicators + outer edge very low/Bald (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2017 68,864 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated Brake fluid level was below minimum (3.6.G.2)

Brake pad wear/fluid warning light was on (Brake fluid level was below minimum)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On wear indicators + outer edge very low/Bald (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R Tyre pressure very low/flat

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Upper bush on limit for MOT test (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Upper bush on limit for MOT test (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Upper bush on limit for MOT test (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Almost on wear indicators + outer edge very low/Bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 63,616 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 59,100 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 48,467 miles

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

Rear exhaust box is heavily corroded.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 48,467 miles

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

Rear exhaust box is heavily corroded.

Pass 16 Sep 2013 40,788 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 40,756 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 30,045 miles

Both front wipers poor

Rear exhaust system / back box 'outer' cover corroded

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 KXZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KXZ, 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 KXZ registered?

GU59 KXZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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