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GK59 ZCA

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

39,907 mi
Last recorded39,907 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK59 ZCA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 39,907 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 36,579 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 36,577 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative goes the wrong way (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

O/S dip beam brighter than N/S

poor quality after market headlights fitted, bulb holders not inline with holes in reflectors

Pass 28 Jan 2023 28,181 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 27,271 miles

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 25,340 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 23,339 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 20,227 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 12,783 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer slight blow on welded seams (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 12,578 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 12,337 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 12,021 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 11,579 miles

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

n/s front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2013 11,171 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 10,839 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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GK59 ZCA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 ZCA, 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 ZCA registered?

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

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