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GU59 LVV

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

89,239 mi
Last recorded89,239 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 89,239 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe Blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn To 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2026 89,239 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe Blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn To 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2025 84,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 84,815 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure Support bracket corroded away and hanging loose (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 80,525 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 74,869 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 74,869 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 71,250 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 71,250 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe and silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and rear bush split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and rear bush split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside passenger side mirror is cracked

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

Rear wiper is smearing

Pass 14 Jan 2022 70,355 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 66,923 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 66,921 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure box clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 63,854 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 60,282 miles

Rear exhaust corroding

Rear subframe corroding

Fail 9 Oct 2018 60,279 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroding

Rear subframe corroding

Pass 4 Oct 2017 54,952 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 48,931 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing

Pass 28 Sep 2015 38,876 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 38,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 29,394 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 29,394 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 15,536 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 12,059 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 LVV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LVV, 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 LVV registered?

GU59 LVV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 October 2009.

Is GU59 LVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU59 LVV shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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