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GU59 LUA

2009 Ford Ka

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

97,714 mi
Last recorded97,714 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 LUA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 97,714 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 97,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2025 95,592 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front stone chip on windscreen

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre wearing on edge/getting low ()

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

engine sump corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2025 95,592 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/45R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front stone chip on windscreen

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre wearing on edge/getting low ()

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

engine sump corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2024 93,213 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 89,486 miles

Nearside Front suspension top mount nut corroded

Nearside Front suspension top mount nut corroded

Offside Front sub frame support corroded

Offside Front tyre cut on side wall

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 89,486 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front suspension top mount nut corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 89,473 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front cut on side wall

Offside Front sub frame support corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2021 84,490 miles

Both rear shock absorber upper bushes have debonded.

N/S/F lower arm rear bush is debonded.

O/S/F lower arm rear bush is split.

Offside handbrake cable casing is split and corroding.

Slight engine and gearbox oil leaks.

Fail 13 Oct 2021 84,394 miles

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

Both rear shock absorber upper bushes have debonded.

N/S/F lower arm rear bush is debonded.

O/S/F lower arm rear bush is split.

Offside handbrake cable casing is split and corroding.

Slight engine and gearbox oil leaks.

Pass 10 Nov 2020 80,174 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2020 80,104 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heavily corroded

Nearside Front Nail in tyre nail in shoulder ()

Pass 25 Sep 2019 75,529 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 70,764 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2017 65,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 65,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 60,533 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 55,612 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 55,612 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 48,978 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 48,978 miles

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

O/S/F tyre is worn to the limit.

Pass 7 Oct 2013 40,204 miles

Squeal from rear brakes.

Pass 8 Oct 2012 32,071 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 LUA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LUA, 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 LUA registered?

GU59 LUA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 September 2009.

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