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GU59 LGK

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,074 mi
Last recorded79,074 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2022 79,074 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 69,980 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 69,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 63,237 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2019 56,875 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))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 47,990 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 38,541 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 30,103 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 26,546 miles

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 1 Oct 2014 23,460 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 23,433 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 15,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 15,017 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 LGK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LGK, 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 LGK registered?

GU59 LGK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is GU59 LGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU59 LGK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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