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HY59 GZV

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,496 mi
Last recorded106,496 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 GZV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 106,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 8 Aug 2025

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2024 90,134 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Fail 7 Oct 2024 90,133 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2023 84,691 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2022 79,874 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 79,874 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 76,211 miles

Rear axle beam rusty

Fail 12 Oct 2021 76,207 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam rusty

rad leaking

Offside Rear back plate wet

Pass 6 Oct 2020 71,224 miles

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

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

Offside 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 box badly corroded not blowing

Fail 6 Oct 2020 71,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Offside 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 box badly corroded not blowing

Pass 8 Apr 2019 65,317 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 59,638 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

rear exhaust clamp missing but still supported and not leaking gas

Pass 13 Apr 2017 59,469 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box in poor condition

Fail 13 Apr 2017 59,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 4 Apr 2016 51,207 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust tailpipe corroded

nearside front tyre outer wall cut

nearside rear tyre cracking heavilly

nearside rear tyre outer wall splitting

offside rear tyre cracking heavilly

Fail 4 Apr 2016 51,207 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust tailpipe corroded

nearside front tyre outer wall cut

nearside rear tyre cracking heavilly

nearside rear tyre outer wall splitting

offside rear tyre cracking heavilly

Pass 30 Mar 2015 42,245 miles

cracks in the offside rear tyre

splits in the nearside rear tyre sidewall

Fail 30 Mar 2015 42,245 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cracks in the offside rear tyre

splits in the nearside rear tyre sidewall

Fail 15 Apr 2014 29,872 miles

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

some corrosion on exhaust

some surface corrosion front discs

Pass 15 Apr 2014 29,872 miles

some corrosion on exhaust

some surface corrosion front discs

Pass 13 Aug 2013 24,445 miles

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

rear exhaust starting to deteriate

some pitting front discs

Pass 21 Sep 2012 18,949 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 18,948 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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HY59 GZV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HY59 GZV, 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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HY59 GZV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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