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GN09 JZE

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

133,119 mi
Last recorded133,119 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN09 JZE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 133,119 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 123,355 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi has minor blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both rear offside and nearside inner wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 119,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2023 119,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 114,707 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion to some components on underside of vehicle.

Pass 13 Oct 2020 112,840 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop insecurely attached

Pass 16 Apr 2019 107,544 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 107,542 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake performance lagging in operation

Pass 18 Apr 2018 104,249 miles

Nearside Rear tyre distorted on tread face

Offside Rear tyre distorted on tread face

Pass 8 May 2017 94,097 miles

cut in offside front tyre outer wall but not to canvas at time of test

exhaust system corroding

flat spot in nearside front wheel rim inner face

nearside front tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 5 May 2017 94,067 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cut in offside front tyre outer wall but not to canvas at time of test

exhaust system corroding

flat spot in nearside front wheel rim inner face

nearside front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 6 May 2016 79,410 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 63,815 miles

exhaust and clamps deteriorated

o/s wiper splitting

Pass 25 Apr 2014 55,368 miles

Exhaust tailbox corroding

Fail 22 Apr 2014 55,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust tailbox corroding

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 38,884 miles

Exhaust tailbox corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 23,977 miles

Exhaust deteriorating.

Front brakes out of balance.

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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GN09 JZE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black 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 GN09 JZE, 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 GN09 JZE registered?

GN09 JZE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 April 2009.

Is GN09 JZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN09 JZE 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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