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GK59 ZBD

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,211 mi
Last recorded108,211 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK59 ZBD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 108,211 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 97,211 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 97,211 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 82,002 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 81,572 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 59,262 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 55,021 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 51,760 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 48,132 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Sep 2018 43,977 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted NSF, NSR, OSR (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 43,942 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted NSF, NSR, OSR (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 40,166 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded, and securing clamp corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2017 40,166 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded, and securing clamp corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2016 36,033 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front tyres thin on inner edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 31,970 miles

Exhaust corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 27,586 miles

slight splits on w/blades

Pass 2 Sep 2013 22,598 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 14,384 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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GK59 ZBD 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 GK59 ZBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK59 ZBD registered?

GK59 ZBD is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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