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GK59 ZBN

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

78,851 mi
Last recorded78,851 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 78,851 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 72,545 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 72,545 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 67,658 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 64,255 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 64,255 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 61,795 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 60,087 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 56,269 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 52,295 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 52,295 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 41,265 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 31,425 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 25,238 miles

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

rear exhaust system deteriorated

rear tyres perished 175/65/14

Pass 16 Aug 2013 18,766 miles

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2012 14,062 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2012 14,062 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 ZBN is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZBN, 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 GK59 ZBN registered?

GK59 ZBN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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The MOT history for GK59 ZBN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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