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EF59 LFZ

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

69,328 mi
Last recorded69,328 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 LFZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 69,328 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2025 65,385 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2023 61,398 miles

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

Front skock top mounts slightly worn

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2023 61,398 miles

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

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

Front skock top mounts slightly worn

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2022 57,890 miles

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

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

both suspention top mounts have play

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2021 54,315 miles

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

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

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

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

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

park brake lever

Pass 15 Dec 2020 50,864 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated inside handle damaged (1.1.6 (d))

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2019 47,710 miles

exhaust corroded

handbrake lever casing damaged

Pass 3 Jan 2019 44,806 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2018 40,579 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 40,579 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 35,878 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 35,853 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 30,694 miles

rear wiper smearing

Pass 2 Jan 2015 25,253 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 19,778 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 19,778 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 13,530 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 13,530 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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EF59 LFZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EF59 LFZ, 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 EF59 LFZ registered?

EF59 LFZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 December 2009.

Is EF59 LFZ safe to buy?

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