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OY59 GZC

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

87,505 mi
Last recorded87,505 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 GZC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 87,505 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 9 Dec 2025 87,503 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

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

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 19 Nov 2024 81,350 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 1 Dec 2023 74,513 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top mounting support plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop broken off

Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top mounting support plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 68,222 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop broke off

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top fixing plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring mounting fixing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 63,124 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 55,254 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 55,254 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 51,358 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 22 Nov 2018 47,376 miles

Nearside Rear Lower outer body panel damage

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 47,376 miles

Nearside Rear Lower outer body panel damage

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 43,759 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2016 39,451 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 29,087 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 22,263 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2013 15,571 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 11,233 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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OY59 GZC is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black 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 OY59 GZC, 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 OY59 GZC registered?

OY59 GZC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is OY59 GZC safe to buy?

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