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GY09 ZXS

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

57,650 mi
Last recorded57,650 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 ZXS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 57,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 May 2026 57,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 56,964 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 May 2024 56,502 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 55,971 miles

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

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 1 Jun 2022 55,093 miles

engine fan noisy possible worn bearings

slight coolant leak from engine radaitor

Pass 4 Jun 2021 53,369 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 53,369 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 52,853 miles

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 31 May 2019 51,881 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 49,495 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

engine fan rattling noise

rear exhaust box outer case corroding

Pass 11 Apr 2017 47,106 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 41,567 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft oil seal weaping oil

Nearside Front tyre wall and tread cracked

Nearside Rear tyre wall cracked

Offside Front tyre wall and tread cracked

Offside Rear tyre wall cracked

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

radiator leaking

Pass 13 Apr 2015 32,171 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 31,659 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2014 31,659 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2013 26,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 26,494 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 20,485 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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GY09 ZXS is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue 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 GY09 ZXS, 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

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What year was GY09 ZXS registered?

GY09 ZXS is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 August 2009.

Is GY09 ZXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY09 ZXS 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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