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SD59 GDJ

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

63,521 mi
Last recorded63,521 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 GDJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 63,521 miles

Age related corrosion on underside components

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 63,520 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Age related corrosion on underside components

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 62,914 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 61,679 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 59,262 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 57,283 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 54,449 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess casing split. (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area at gearbox side. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 50,480 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 50,480 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 44,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 37,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 30,169 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 30,169 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 25,928 miles

Oil leak

exhaust bracket at front section corroded and broken

exhaust system corroded at various points

oil sump showijng sign of corrosion and leaking

Pass 11 Oct 2013 20,323 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 20,323 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 15,918 miles

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

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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SD59 GDJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SD59 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 SD59 GDJ registered?

SD59 GDJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is SD59 GDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD59 GDJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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