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HW59 GDJ

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,278 mi
Last recorded60,278 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW59 GDJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 60,278 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 58,567 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi joint and back box deteriorated

Fail 18 Sep 2024 58,567 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both split / smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi joint and back box deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2023 56,941 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox / minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight knocking noise from front of vehicle / nothing found during test / advise further investigation

steering rack damp / no leak found during test

Pass 15 Sep 2022 55,787 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy replacement advised (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 54,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 54,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 53,828 miles

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 16 Sep 2019 51,610 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 20 Sep 2018 47,974 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded and blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 44,320 miles

Rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Rear tyres cracked in sidewalls and tread

Pass 19 Sep 2016 39,781 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 35,244 miles

both rear tyres perishing

rear silencer corroded and blowing slighty

Pass 15 Sep 2014 30,139 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 24,288 miles

nearside front tyre close to limit on outer edge

Pass 20 Sep 2012 17,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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HW59 GDJ 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 87.5%.

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 HW59 GDJ, 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 HW59 GDJ registered?

HW59 GDJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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