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GJ59 LZP

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

80,552 mi
Last recorded80,552 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 LZP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 80,552 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 80,552 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 80,201 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 79,636 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 78,568 miles

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 17 Nov 2021 77,673 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 77,673 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 76,698 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 74,163 miles

Rear bump stops insecure.

Fail 24 Oct 2019 74,163 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear bump stops insecure.

Pass 15 Oct 2018 70,693 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front exhaust clamp broken.

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

rear bump stops broken off.

Fail 15 Oct 2018 70,693 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front exhaust clamp broken.

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

rear bump stops broken off.

Pass 17 Oct 2017 69,139 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion on rear subframe

front exhaust support clamp corroded - split system still supported

rear suspension bump stops - rebound rubbers adrift - insecure

rust - corrosion on underbody components

some marking on windscreen

transmission appears to have coolant leak

Fail 11 Oct 2017 69,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn, cuts in tread and outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion on rear subframe

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front exhaust support clamp corroded - split system still supported

offside front and rear wheel bearing inspection restricted due to binding brakes

rear suspension bump stops - rebound rubbers adrift - insecure

rust - corrosion on underbody components

some marking on windscreen

some wear - deterioration on offside front brake pads

transmission appears to have coolant leak

Pass 7 Oct 2016 65,490 miles

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

slightly binding brake o/s/r

Pass 16 Sep 2015 61,412 miles

exhaust slightly derteriorated.

Pass 26 Sep 2014 55,087 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear exhaust deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer shoulders

Pass 10 Sep 2013 44,938 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)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 34,188 miles

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

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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GJ59 LZP 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 GJ59 LZP, 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 GJ59 LZP registered?

GJ59 LZP is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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