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GY59 FKS

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,089 mi
Last recorded77,089 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 FKS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 77,089 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. High imbalance across front axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 76,815 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 76,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 75,770 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 75,770 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle n/s/r (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached top mount (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust has leak of gasses at front flexi pipe

Pass 10 Jul 2018 70,702 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre perishing

Fail 6 Jul 2018 70,682 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure Cable bracket broken no longer securing cable (1.1.15 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre perishing

Pass 7 Jul 2017 58,321 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 52,482 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished.

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 46,681 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 42,790 miles

Exhaust leak from front joint

Pass 25 Sep 2013 35,544 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Sep 2012 28,880 miles

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

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 FKS is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GY59 FKS, 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 FKS registered?

GY59 FKS is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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