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FG59 ZCE

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,336 mi
Last recorded130,336 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 ZCE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 130,336 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 121,588 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 115,925 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 115,922 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2022 111,686 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2022 111,643 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear axle slightly corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 111,041 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule as marked (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule as marked (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in longitudinal tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle beam corroded as marked

both rear bump stops insecure

both rear shock absorbers corroded as marked

Pass 16 Nov 2020 108,983 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule as marked (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule as marked (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

both front tyres cracking due to age

o/s/rear suspension bump stop insacure

Fail 5 Nov 2020 108,957 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on approx 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule as marked (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule as marked (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

o/s/rear suspension bump stop insacure

Pass 31 May 2019 102,641 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 102,568 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2018 97,367 miles

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

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))

Pass 14 May 2017 93,120 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 83,475 miles

Exhaust Corrosion

Front Brake Disc's Slightly Worn And Corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2015 69,433 miles

discs corroded

exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 14 Apr 2014 62,054 miles

exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2014 62,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2012 43,708 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

Offside Rear 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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FG59 ZCE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FG59 ZCE, 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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FG59 ZCE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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