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GU59 LUL

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

86,842 mi
Last recorded86,842 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 LUL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 86,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 82,773 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 82,773 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 80,608 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 78,951 miles

rear silencer corroded and clamp missing

front exhaust mounting corroded through

parking brake efficiency only just met - reqs investigation

Fail 11 Sep 2017 78,935 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

front exhaust mounting corroded through

parking brake efficiency only just met - reqs investigation

rear silencer corroded and clamp missing

Pass 6 Sep 2016 71,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

engine oil level low

rear exhaust clamp missing

rear exhaust excessively corroded and deteriorated

Fail 5 Sep 2016 71,711 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord exposed (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

engine oil level low

rear exhaust clamp missing

rear exhaust excessively corroded and deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2015 67,561 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175-65-14 (4.1.E.1)

nearside non obligatory rearview mirror cracked

rear registration plate cracked

Fail 15 Sep 2015 67,561 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175-65-14 (4.1.E.1)

nearside non obligatory rearview mirror cracked

rear registration plate cracked

unable to fully test effectiveness of front wipers due to no washer fluid

Pass 8 Sep 2014 57,564 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust outer skin rusty but not leaking

Fail 8 Sep 2014 57,563 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust outer skin rusty but not leaking

Pass 9 Sep 2013 50,780 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 9 Sep 2013 50,780 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 8 Sep 2012 42,692 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 42,692 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 LUL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LUL, 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 LUL registered?

GU59 LUL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 September 2009.

Is GU59 LUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU59 LUL shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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