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KU59 GLV

2009 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

236,062 mi
Last recorded236,062 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit105,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU59 GLV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 236,062 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 227,144 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 227,144 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 217,791 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 207,086 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 196,498 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 196,498 miles

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting 3 points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 184,270 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 175,139 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 175,139 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced As marked on underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 164,922 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 151,465 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 138,149 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 138,144 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 121,190 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 121,190 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Fuel hose leaking near fuel tank (7.2.3)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage rear lamp (6.1.C.1)

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

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

brake warning light on at all times

Pass 13 Sep 2014 105,835 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Sep 2014 105,834 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

high level stop light not working

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2013 86,279 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 86,279 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 65,889 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 65,889 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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KU59 GLV is a 2009 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2009 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 105,186 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KU59 GLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 17 years old, this Ford Transit is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KU59 GLV registered?

KU59 GLV is a 2009 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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The MOT history for KU59 GLV shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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