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GU59 LVG

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,086 mi
Last recorded112,086 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 112,086 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 112,021 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 103,101 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

rear exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 Aug 2023 103,101 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle spring carrier (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2022 93,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe and rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 84,972 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 75,624 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 70,830 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 64,448 miles

Front Bumper Damaged

Offside Front Wing Damaged

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 58,921 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

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

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

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

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

Rear silencer outer skin peeling and deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2016 49,873 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 49,873 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 42,442 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 35,765 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 34,068 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 26,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 26,991 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 26,963 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 LVG is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LVG, 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 LVG registered?

GU59 LVG is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 October 2009.

Is GU59 LVG safe to buy?

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