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SK59 GZZ

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,872 mi
Last recorded48,872 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 GZZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 48,872 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside driveshaft oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 48,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside driveshaft oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 32,855 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 26,184 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 22,923 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Windscreen ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 19,022 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 17,560 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 13,201 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 13,122 miles

n/s and o/s front lower wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

n/s and o/s rear shock absorbers corroding almost to excess at the bottom

o/s front strut top mount top collar / large washer corroding almost to excess

rear axle corroding

Pass 5 Sep 2019 12,949 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 12,475 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 11,628 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 10,753 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 9,536 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 9,536 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both perished (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Aug 2014 8,107 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 6,564 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 5,255 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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SK59 GZZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SK59 GZZ, 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 SK59 GZZ registered?

SK59 GZZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 September 2009.

Is SK59 GZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK59 GZZ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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