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GU59 RKE

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,654 mi
Last recorded49,654 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2025 49,654 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 46,213 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 42,164 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 37,858 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 34,329 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 31,720 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 29,452 miles

Nearside Front Inner Slight oil weep, Inner Drive Shaft.

Pass 28 Sep 2018 26,544 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 21,757 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 16,473 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 12,465 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 9,514 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 7,210 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 3,155 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 RKE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU59 RKE registered?

GU59 RKE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 September 2009.

Is GU59 RKE safe to buy?

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