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GY59 MWC

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,264 mi
Last recorded63,264 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 MWC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 63,264 miles

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

Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 13 May 2026 63,263 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Unclipped from steering rack (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 May 2025 58,008 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2024 53,126 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 50,686 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 49,106 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 47,469 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 47,469 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 42,992 miles

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

both front top shock mountings heavily corroded

clutch operation very heavy/stiff

Fail 28 Aug 2020 42,992 miles

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

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

both front top shock mountings heavily corroded

clutch operation very heavy/stiff

Pass 2 Sep 2019 41,559 miles

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2018 40,629 miles

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2017 38,621 miles

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2016 36,261 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2015 31,703 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 24,156 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 23,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 17,436 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 MWC is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MWC, 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 MWC registered?

GY59 MWC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 October 2009.

Is GY59 MWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY59 MWC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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