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VE59 GPK

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,555 mi
Last recorded30,555 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 GPK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 30,555 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 27,678 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened cup under bonnet (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 24,815 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 22,396 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 32,962 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 18,950 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 17,741 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 17,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 15,947 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 22,069 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 22,069 miles

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

nearside front brake pads low

Pass 14 Aug 2017 19,076 miles

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

all four tyres starting to perish on inside wall

Pass 10 Nov 2016 18,407 miles

Rear Lower coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

all 4 tyres perished

Fail 10 Nov 2016 18,407 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure damp (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Lower coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 28 Sep 2015 10,440 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 9,447 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 8,133 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 6,324 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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VE59 GPK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VE59 GPK, 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

How do I check the history of VE59 GPK?

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What year was VE59 GPK registered?

VE59 GPK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 December 2009.

Is VE59 GPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE59 GPK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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