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FG59 CWZ

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,623 mi
Last recorded128,623 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 CWZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 128,623 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2025 128,610 miles

Headlamp aim too low both lamps (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible wrong bulbs (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 117,099 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired top slider pin damaged on exposed end (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 110,664 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2023 110,662 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 104,158 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 104,157 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail broken (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2021 98,131 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 93,275 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 87,709 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 81,256 miles

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

Offside Rear service & braking brake may require adjustment

Pass 25 Jul 2017 74,636 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Aug 2016 66,454 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 53,380 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 50,311 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2013 48,046 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine oil level low

exhaust corroded and slight blow at front pipe and back box

Pass 29 Sep 2012 36,600 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 36,599 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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FG59 CWZ 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 77.8%.

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 FG59 CWZ, 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 FG59 CWZ registered?

FG59 CWZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 October 2009.

Is FG59 CWZ safe to buy?

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