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GY59 TZU

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

22,009 mi
Last recorded22,009 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 22,009 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi pipe slightly defective and minor gas leak

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2025 22,009 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi pipe slightly defective and minor gas leak

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2024 21,326 miles

Front flexi exhaust deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 20,676 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 19,884 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 19,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 18,480 miles

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

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))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 17,181 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 15,840 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded at the base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded at the base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 15,816 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper strut attachment corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded at the base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded at the base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 14,473 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened retaining nut and washer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened retaining nut and washer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 12,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper strut mounting washer and nut corroded

Offside Front Upper mounting washer and nut corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2017 12,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper strut mounting washer and nut corroded

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper mounting washer and nut corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2016 11,265 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 9,897 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 9,004 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 9,004 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 7,323 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 7,323 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 5,668 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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GY59 TZU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TZU, 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 TZU registered?

GY59 TZU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 November 2009.

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