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GJ59 ZNS

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

23,116 mi
Last recorded23,116 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 ZNS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 23,116 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 19,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2025 19,725 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm cover perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm cover perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2024 16,440 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 14,429 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 12,389 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 10,579 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 10,571 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened top cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 9,127 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 9,127 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 8,998 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 8,735 miles

All four tyres cracked and perished

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 8,231 miles

Nearside Front tyre is cracking around sidewall

Pass 3 Sep 2015 7,390 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 6,299 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 5,160 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 3,964 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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GJ59 ZNS is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 GJ59 ZNS, 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 ZNS registered?

GJ59 ZNS is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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