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CK59 LZH

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,830 mi
Last recorded97,830 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK59 LZH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 97,830 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 97,829 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn shank is also loose in steering hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald around inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 90,679 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 76,948 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 66,279 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and perished and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp broken /silencer deteriorating (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 58,616 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear wiper split

Pass 5 Jul 2019 57,659 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 55,369 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 51,159 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 42,481 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

light corrosion on exhaust

Fail 5 Jul 2016 42,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

light corrosion on exhaust

osr tyre perished

Pass 1 Jul 2015 34,361 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf inner tyre has split on sidewall but not to cord

osr tyre perishing

Pass 8 Jul 2014 26,226 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 31 Jul 2013 20,761 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 20,761 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 17,287 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 17,287 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

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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CK59 LZH 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 76.5%.

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 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 CK59 LZH, 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 CK59 LZH registered?

CK59 LZH is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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