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GF59 FVZ

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,015 mi
Last recorded67,015 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 FVZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 67,015 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

REAR AXLE BEAM HEAVILY CORRODED ALSO A SUB STANDARD PREVIOUS REPAIR TO THE OFFSIDE **

Fail 17 Feb 2026 67,015 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure excessively cracked and perished revealing ply chords 17565/14 t (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

REAR AXLE BEAM HEAVILY CORRODED ALSO A SUB STANDARD PREVIOUS REPAIR TO THE OFFSIDE **

Pass 21 Feb 2025 63,942 miles

**REAR AXLE IS SEVERELY RUSTED + HAD PREVIOUS POOR REPAIR **

Large bracket fitted to windscreen

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 63,940 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Deteriorated lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Severely cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Deteriorated lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

**REAR AXLE IS SEVERELY RUSTED + HAD PREVIOUS POOR REPAIR **

Large bracket fitted to windscreen

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing **Severely perished + puncture + almost flat ** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 62,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 62,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 58,717 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust mount split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play o/s track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S/R Rear lower spring mount minor corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 58,716 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corrosion hole in bottom of structure and crack on lower mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Coolant leak radiator seeping n/s lower ()

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust mount split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play o/s track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 58,478 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 57,410 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 57,370 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 57,370 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier clamps loose and bracket loose (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 57,368 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

underside has general corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2017 57,232 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 54,992 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 47,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

clutch reservoir loose/broken

Fail 6 Nov 2015 47,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

clutch reservoir loose/broken

Pass 7 Nov 2014 39,990 miles

advise rear silencer corroded (NO LEAKS)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 31,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front wipers starting to split

Pass 1 Nov 2013 31,642 miles

both front wipers starting to split

Pass 26 Oct 2012 23,849 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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GF59 FVZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GF59 FVZ, 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 GF59 FVZ registered?

GF59 FVZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 November 2009.

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