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GY59 DXJ

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

93,017 mi
Last recorded93,017 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 DXJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 93,017 miles

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

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))

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2024 85,629 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 80,456 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2023 80,422 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing axle holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 80,422 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 71,850 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))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 71,850 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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 27 Aug 2021 62,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear parking brake cable slightly corroded on outer casing.

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

Offside Rear parking brake cable slightly corroded on outer casing.

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin in poor condition.

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 62,102 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear parking brake cable slightly corroded on outer casing.

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

Offside Rear parking brake cable slightly corroded on outer casing.

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin in poor condition.

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 56,632 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 22 Sep 2020 56,632 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 18 Sep 2020 56,624 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corrosion on surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 51,507 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 45,414 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 45,414 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 41,066 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 36,842 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 36,842 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 31,836 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 31,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 25,864 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 18,647 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 13,096 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 DXJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red 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 GY59 DXJ, 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 DXJ registered?

GY59 DXJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is GY59 DXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY59 DXJ 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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