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HJ59 GPX

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,088 mi
Last recorded79,088 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 GPX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 79,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box to center section clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front headlights cloudy, beam pattern not affected

both rear bump stops deteriated

both rear coil springs corroding

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

exhaust system corroding

exhaust system rubber mounts (back box and center section) perishing

rear axle corroding

Pass 6 Oct 2023 78,512 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front headlights slightly cloudy

both front wishbones rear bushes perishing

both rear coil springs corroding

exhaust back box corroding

exhaust flexible join outer mesh damaged

inner shoulder wear to the offside front tyre

rear axle corroding

Pass 15 Mar 2022 78,050 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

surface rust build up

Pass 13 Jul 2018 65,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2017 61,733 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 61,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 50,364 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 39,529 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 30,165 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 21,107 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 11,770 miles

N/S/F tyre close to legal limit outer edge.

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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HJ59 GPX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HJ59 GPX, 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 HJ59 GPX registered?

HJ59 GPX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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