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GU59 LLA

2009 Ford Ka

Brown Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

132,969 mi
Last recorded132,969 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 LLA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 132,969 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 132,966 miles

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 114,550 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 114,550 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 108,622 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 97,267 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 97,267 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 85,335 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 79,860 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2018 72,406 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 70,430 miles

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

exhaust rear box rusty

Fail 20 Nov 2017 70,430 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

exhaust rear box rusty

Pass 12 Nov 2016 66,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit small cut in tyre (no cords) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 62,353 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 22 Nov 2014 52,816 miles

nearside rear tyre has cuts to inner sidewall

Pass 4 Nov 2013 40,984 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 29,703 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 29,576 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 29,561 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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 LLA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Brown with a 1,248cc diesel 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 LLA, 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 LLA registered?

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

Is GU59 LLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU59 LLA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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