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GU59 LSN

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,016 mi
Last recorded43,016 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 43,016 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 42,232 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs pitting and scoring on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded OSR coil spring corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted OSR outer wheel rim edge buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources OSR registration plate light inop (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing OSR Shock absorber body corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear cross beam/axle beam corroding

Rear Rear exhaust box delaminating

Pass 11 Oct 2023 41,834 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2022 41,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 41,458 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 38,594 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2019 35,504 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 31,693 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2017 28,340 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 28,340 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 23,934 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside of bonnet raised when bonnet is shut

Offside rear tyre cracking

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2016 23,934 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside of bonnet raised when bonnet is shut

Offside rear tyre cracking

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2015 20,015 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust box rusting

Pass 8 Aug 2014 15,575 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and wall cracking and worn close to wear bands

rear exhaust box rusting and slight blow

slight cracking o/s/r tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2013 11,510 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 6,349 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 LSN is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LSN, 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 LSN registered?

GU59 LSN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 September 2009.

Is GU59 LSN safe to buy?

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