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GY59 DXC

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,605 mi
Last recorded77,605 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 DXC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 77,605 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 75,978 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Axle Undersealed.

Fail 25 Jun 2025 75,973 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened Top cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 75,701 miles

Axle corroded

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both OSF NSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 74,931 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 74,931 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 74,079 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 73,745 miles

All 4 tyres cracking in tread.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 73,744 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

All 4 tyres cracking in tread.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 73,608 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 72,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 69,819 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 69,819 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 62,221 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (2.4.G.1)

both front shock absorbers top mounts rusty

Pass 19 Aug 2016 57,518 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer poor condition (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 42,456 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 42,456 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 25,308 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 25,308 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 20,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 16,044 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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GY59 DXC is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GY59 DXC, 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 GY59 DXC registered?

GY59 DXC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 September 2009.

Is GY59 DXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY59 DXC shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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