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LT59 GDO

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,992 mi
Last recorded90,992 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT59 GDO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 90,992 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 88,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ONE MANIFOLD/CYL HEAD BOLT MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 87,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake cable insecure BOTH HAND BRAKE CABLE MOUNTING BRACKETS BROKEN (1.1.15 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ONE MANIFOLD/CYL HEAD BOLT MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 78,866 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 75,146 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 73,124 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 70,202 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2020 70,132 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 66,724 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective front pipe mounting cracked. (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust front pipe clamp rusted away. but not blowing. also rear silencer outer skin peeling away.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3-4mm, 195/45 R16 84v (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 66,724 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure securing bracket rusted away.cable hanging down. (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust mounting defective front pipe mounting cracked. (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust front pipe clamp rusted away. but not blowing. also rear silencer outer skin peeling away.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3-4mm, 195/45 R16 84v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 60,949 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 60,949 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 53,822 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cut

Offside Rear tyre cut

Fail 1 Jun 2017 53,822 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear tyre cut

Offside Rear tyre cut

Pass 29 Sep 2016 49,475 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 38,964 miles

Offside Front split

Offside Rear split

Pass 19 Aug 2014 28,188 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 21,540 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 21,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 10,715 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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LT59 GDO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LT59 GDO, 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 LT59 GDO registered?

LT59 GDO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 September 2009.

Is LT59 GDO safe to buy?

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