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EO59 GTZ

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,029 mi
Last recorded109,029 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO59 GTZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 109,029 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 102,180 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 102,177 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2024 94,127 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 88,444 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 88,417 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 82,945 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 82,941 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 78,265 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 73,860 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE/SPRING CARRIER BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 72,449 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 71,042 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame / rear axle / spring carrier corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

various warning lights dim on dash

Pass 1 May 2017 69,825 miles

front discs are corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2017 69,825 miles

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

front discs are corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2016 62,134 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

oil level low

Pass 9 Sep 2015 54,938 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 54,938 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 48,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 23 Aug 2013 40,790 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 36,584 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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EO59 GTZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EO59 GTZ, 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 EO59 GTZ registered?

EO59 GTZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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