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GY59 DZE

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

68,491 mi
Last recorded68,491 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 DZE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 68,491 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 66,341 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. O/S down compared to N/S (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 64,878 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 64,873 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also has play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 63,304 miles

both top mounts slight play

Pass 7 Feb 2022 61,299 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 59,426 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 58,382 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 58,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 54,110 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 54,110 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 1 Mar 2018 48,132 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 28 Feb 2018 48,132 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 29 Oct 2016 42,019 miles

Exhaust front pipe flexible coupling support deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated/corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2016 42,019 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust front pipe flexible coupling support deteriorated

Handbrake travel long

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated/corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2015 37,721 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 35,810 miles

Rear exhaust silencer box corroded and de-laminating but not leaking exhaust gases

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2014 31,662 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 26,351 miles

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

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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GY59 DZE 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 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GY59 DZE, 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 GY59 DZE registered?

GY59 DZE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 September 2009.

Is GY59 DZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY59 DZE shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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