MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,151 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front clutch fluid reservoir insecure
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front clutch fluid reservoir insecure
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner / rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner / rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside side repeater lens missing
exhaust deteriorated
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside side repeater lens missing
exhaust deteriorated and insecure at join
Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing and box corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing and box corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust box poor condition
Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust box poor condition
nearside front headlamp unit loose
rear exhaust box deteriorated
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 64% (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
nearside front headlamp unit loose
rear exhaust box deteriorated
Both rear road wheels stiff to move / turn by hand
Rear exhaust system corroded heavily
Both rear road wheels stiff to move / turn by hand
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear exhaust system corroded heavily
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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GU59 LKA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 LKA, 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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GU59 LKA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 October 2009.
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