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GJ59 ZZB

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,851 mi
Last recorded64,851 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 ZZB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 64,851 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2025 64,674 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 59,968 miles

exhaust back box cover corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2023 54,577 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 54,577 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 43,934 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 35,865 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 35,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 33,358 miles

exhaust system corroded and rear box

Pass 17 Sep 2019 32,746 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 26,367 miles

exhaust rear box rusty but not blowing at time of test

Fail 13 Sep 2018 26,367 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

exhaust rear box rusty but not blowing at time of test

Pass 14 Sep 2017 19,424 miles

all 4 road tyres have deep cuts in sidewalls not down to cords.

Pass 28 Sep 2016 12,451 miles

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

Rear section of exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 21 Sep 2015 9,953 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 8,719 miles

Both rear tyres perishing slightly

Rear section of the exhaust system deteriorating slightly

Pass 4 Sep 2013 7,523 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 5,405 miles

Rear section of the exhaust system deteriorating

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 ZZB 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 77.8%.

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 ZZB, 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 ZZB registered?

GJ59 ZZB is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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The MOT history for GJ59 ZZB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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