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GV59 BZU

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

48,780 mi
Last recorded48,780 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 BZU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 48,780 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 48,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 48,603 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 44,599 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 41,353 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 34,638 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 30,248 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 25,570 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 25,560 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2019 18,676 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 12,180 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 7,061 miles

Nearside Front tyre in poor condition

Offside Front tyre in poor condition

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe joint (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 3,956 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 3,955 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 3,023 miles

both front and both rear tyres perished tread

exhaust slight leak

windscreen damaged

Fail 30 Sep 2015 3,023 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front and both rear tyres perished tread

exhaust slight leak

windscreen damaged

Pass 13 Oct 2014 2,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

windscreen damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2013 2,210 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 1,876 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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GV59 BZU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GV59 BZU, 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

How do I check the history of GV59 BZU?

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What year was GV59 BZU registered?

GV59 BZU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 November 2009.

Is GV59 BZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV59 BZU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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