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GF59 RZY

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

133,905 mi
Last recorded133,905 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 RZY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 133,905 miles

Coolant leak from radiator

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 133,905 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak from radiator

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 133,335 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Silencer outer skin corroded

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 123,761 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (195/50 15) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2023 123,697 miles

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

Both front wiper blades slightly split 13" 24"

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (195/50 15) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2022 113,033 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear beam axle corroded

Rear silencer corroded and leaking slightly

Pass 30 Oct 2021 102,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm.195/50/15 82v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight play in suspension strut top mount (5.3.2 (b))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear beam axle

n/s windscreen wiper blade judders slightly.13"

o/s/r tyre tread depth starting to get low,3.5mm. tyre slightly cracked/perished.

Fail 30 Oct 2021 102,674 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm.195/50/15 82v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight play in suspension strut top mount (5.3.2 (b))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear beam axle

n/s windscreen wiper blade judders slightly.13"

o/s/r tyre tread depth starting to get low,3.5mm. tyre slightly cracked/perished.

Pass 3 Nov 2020 93,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 195/50/15 82v (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

n/s/r suspension bump stop insecure

n/s/r tyre tread depth beginning to get low,4mm

o/s/f tyre tread depth beginning to get low,3.5mm.

Fail 30 Oct 2020 93,499 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 195/50/15 82v (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

n/s/r suspension bump stop insecure

n/s/r tyre tread depth beginning to get low,4mm

o/s/f tyre tread depth beginning to get low,3.5mm.

Pass 9 Nov 2019 87,411 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Slight play in both front shock absorber top mounts

Pass 3 Nov 2018 79,079 miles

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

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

play in o/s/f suspension strut top mount

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2017 70,970 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre scrubbing inner edge,tracking req

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2016 63,697 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit.195/50/15v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 63,687 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14" (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit.195/50/15v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2015 53,393 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2014 45,560 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 39,988 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)

rear silencer corroding

Pass 9 Nov 2012 28,174 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 RZY is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RZY, 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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GF59 RZY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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