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MK59 GVF

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

79,572 mi
Last recorded79,572 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 GVF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 79,572 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 73,947 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 73,495 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 72,360 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 66,595 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 66,594 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 62,479 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 62,477 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 60,667 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 60,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 60,165 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 59,213 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

rear axle getting very rusty

Pass 23 Jan 2018 58,569 miles

both front tyres worn to wear markers

exhaust front flexible section & rear silencer deteriorating

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

rear axle getting very rusty

Fail 23 Jan 2018 58,569 miles

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

both front tyres worn to wear markers

exhaust front flexible section & rear silencer deteriorating

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

rear axle getting very rusty

Pass 21 Jan 2017 57,334 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 48,737 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer pin hole (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 38,886 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 28,005 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jan 2014 28,005 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 13,974 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 12,831 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 12,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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MK59 GVF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MK59 GVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MK59 GVF registered?

MK59 GVF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is MK59 GVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK59 GVF shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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