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FN59 GZW

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,593 mi
Last recorded77,593 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN59 GZW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 77,593 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive From driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 75,849 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 75,849 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 73,999 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 71,546 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2023 71,544 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2022 60,723 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 2 Sep 2021 52,185 miles

O/S/R Light lens damaged.

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Fail 2 Sep 2021 52,183 miles

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

O/S/R Light lens damaged.

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 27 Aug 2020 43,441 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 34,705 miles

Offside Rear light cluster broken but not effecting beam.

Rear exhaust corroded but not leaking gas.

Pass 17 Aug 2018 22,495 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 29,676 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 17,627 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 16,233 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 15,025 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 10,447 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 8,432 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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FN59 GZW 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 FN59 GZW, 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 FN59 GZW registered?

FN59 GZW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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