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GU59 LSE

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,728 mi
Last recorded86,728 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 LSE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 86,728 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 86,721 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 83,516 miles

play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Fail 7 Feb 2020 83,513 miles

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

play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Fail 13 Jan 2020 83,147 miles

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

Both front suspension arm bushes have slight play

Nearside Front Inner steering tie rod joint has slight play

Pass 15 Jan 2019 77,609 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 77,503 miles

Front exhaust clamp heavily corroded (almost corroded though

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing

offside rear shock absorber casing heavily corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2017 73,000 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 65,904 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 65,904 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 49,181 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 31,546 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 24,624 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 17,406 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 17,406 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 LSE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LSE, 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 LSE registered?

GU59 LSE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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