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GU59 RKN

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,625 mi
Last recorded133,625 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 133,625 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 126,490 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 117,395 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex section after cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 117,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex section after cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 110,803 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 106,242 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 92,732 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 83,000 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 73,776 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 63,086 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 51,186 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 51,186 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 38,158 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2013 38,158 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2012 25,896 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 RKN is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RKN, 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 RKN registered?

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

Is GU59 RKN safe to buy?

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