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GY59 HRW

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,887 mi
Last recorded82,887 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 82,887 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint at downpipe clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bonded bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 79,704 miles

Offside Front 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))

chips in windscreen noted

Pass 4 May 2022 76,156 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 May 2022 76,156 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2021 72,249 miles

Exhaust filtration symbol light up

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Worn (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Worn (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2020 66,398 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 66,398 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 62,004 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 62,004 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 59,380 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 55,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2016 50,774 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 47,427 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 42,255 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 36,436 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 28,413 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 HRW is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HRW, 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 HRW registered?

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

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