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HG59 GZX

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

90,833 mi
Last recorded90,833 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG59 GZX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 90,833 miles

n/s/f brake pad wear wire broken

rear axle corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2025 90,831 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed thru cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/f brake pad wear wire broken

rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2024 84,728 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

n/s/f brake pad wear wire broken

rear axle corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2023 78,731 miles

n/s/f brake pad wear wire broken

Pass 20 Oct 2022 72,739 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 68,464 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 65,886 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 65,885 miles

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

Nearside drive shaft oil seal leaking

Pass 12 Nov 2019 62,732 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 62,714 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 56,756 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 51,754 miles

Backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2016 46,067 miles

Backbox outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear tyre has age related cracking to the tread

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear tyre has age related cracking to the tread

Pass 12 Nov 2015 39,884 miles

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

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

backbox outer skin starting to corrode

both rear tyres have age related cracking to the tread

osr lamp cracked

Pass 11 Nov 2014 33,713 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 27,280 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 19,832 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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HG59 GZX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HG59 GZX, 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 HG59 GZX registered?

HG59 GZX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 November 2009.

Is HG59 GZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG59 GZX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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