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GX58 BZW

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,628 mi
Last recorded76,628 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX58 BZW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 76,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front lower cross member corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2018 69,747 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 60,205 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 53,680 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake mount broken/secured with cable tie

Fail 19 Aug 2016 53,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Damage to outer tyre wall 175/65R14 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine oil very low

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Handbrake mount broken/secured with cable tie

Nearside wiper blade rubber split

Offside rear bump stop adrift inside coil spring

Pass 19 Aug 2015 49,404 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front tyre worn off on edges of tread

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 1 Aug 2014 42,618 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 42,602 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 33,519 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 22,102 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 20,433 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

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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GX58 BZW is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GX58 BZW, 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 GX58 BZW registered?

GX58 BZW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2009.

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The MOT history for GX58 BZW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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