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GU59 LWN

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,434 mi
Last recorded73,434 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 LWN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 73,434 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2025 73,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2024 71,844 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2024 71,844 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Triangle 195/45 ZR16 84W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2023 68,548 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2022 66,221 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 Sep 2022 66,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2021 64,576 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2021 64,574 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2020 63,547 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2020 63,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn w/bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn w/bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 61,963 miles

Both front suspension arm pin or bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Both rear coil springs corroded at bottom of spring and rear axle has slight corrosion

exhaust back box external casing corroded

Pass 22 May 2018 60,262 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 57,535 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 50,809 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2016 50,809 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 36,701 miles

Offside Rear tyre flat when presented for test

Offside Rear unrepairable puncture 195/4516

Pass 3 Oct 2014 28,861 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2013 26,577 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES ,ADVISE TRACKING CHECKED.

N/S/F INNER C.V. GAITER OILY.

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 26,577 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES ,ADVISE TRACKING CHECKED.

N/S/F INNER C.V. GAITER OILY.

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 20,903 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

front wiper blades split

rear tyres cracking slightly across tread

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 LWN is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LWN, 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 LWN registered?

GU59 LWN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 October 2009.

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